Barrowcliff School vs Newby and Scalby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 688 m 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
Newby and Scalby Academy
Scarborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
| Measure | Barrowcliff School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Newby and Scalby Academy Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1572 of 1,636 | #702 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15180 of 15,697 | #7372 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 219 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 55.3% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 9% |
| 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/ | newbyandscalby.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newby and Scalby Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.9 vs 10.7).
- •Newby and Scalby Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 30%).
- •Newby and Scalby Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Newby and Scalby Academy is the larger school with 406 students compared with 219.
- •Barrowcliff School is a local authority school while Newby and Scalby 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 Newby and Scalby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newby and Scalby Academy ranks higher (52.9 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 Newby and Scalby Academy?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrowcliff School: 219. Newby and Scalby Academy: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrowcliff School and Newby and Scalby Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barrowcliff School is 1572nd of 1,636 and Newby and Scalby Academy is 702nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).