Barrowcliff School vs Friarage Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrowcliff School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
219 students
Friarage Community Academy
Scarborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
249 students
| Measure | Barrowcliff School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Friarage Community Academy Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1572 of 1,636 | #1515 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15180 of 15,697 | #14821 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 219 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 55.3% | 58.6% |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 59.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barrowcliff.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | www.friarageacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Friarage Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.9 vs 10.7).
- •Friarage Community Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 30%).
- •Barrowcliff School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Friarage Community Academy is the larger school with 249 students compared with 219.
- •Barrowcliff School is a local authority school while Friarage Community Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Barrowcliff School better than Friarage Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Friarage Community Academy ranks higher (13.9 vs 10.7 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 Barrowcliff School and Friarage Community Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrowcliff School: 219. Friarage Community Academy: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrowcliff School and Friarage Community Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barrowcliff School is 1572nd of 1,636 and Friarage Community Academy is 1515th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).