Barrowcliff School vs Hackness Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.5 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
Hackness Church of England Primary School
Scarborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
56 students
| Measure | Barrowcliff School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hackness Church of England Primary School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1572 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #15180 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 219 | 56 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 56 |
| Free school meals | 55.3% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.hacknessprimaryschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hackness Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.5 vs 10.7).
- •Barrowcliff School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 56.
- •Barrowcliff School is a local authority school while Hackness Church of England Primary School 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 Hackness Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hackness Church of England Primary School ranks higher (62.5 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 Hackness Church of England Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrowcliff School: 219. Hackness Church of England Primary School: 56. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrowcliff School and Hackness Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barrowcliff School is 1572nd of 1,636 and Hackness Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).