Alkborough Primary Academy vs Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alkborough Primary Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
57 students
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
164 students
| Measure | Alkborough Primary Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #156 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #1879 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 57 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 57 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.alkboroughprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.burtonuponstatherprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Alkborough Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 81.8).
- •Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy is the larger school with 164 students compared with 57.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alkborough Primary Academy better than Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Alkborough Primary Academy ranks higher (94.5 vs 81.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alkborough Primary Academy and Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alkborough Primary Academy: 57. Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alkborough Primary Academy and Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Alkborough Primary Academy is unranked and Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy is 156th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).