Blackgates Primary Academy vs Scartho Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 100 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackgates Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
Scartho Junior Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
233 students
| Measure | Blackgates Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scartho Junior Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1324 of 1,636 | #403 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13251 of 15,697 | #4311 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 233 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 46% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 14% |
| 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 | Wakefield | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.blackgates.org.uk | www.scarthojunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Scartho Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 24.6).
- •Scartho Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 50%).
- •Scartho Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 6%).
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 Blackgates Primary Academy better than Scartho Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Scartho Junior Academy ranks higher (67.8 vs 24.6 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 Blackgates Primary Academy and Scartho Junior Academy?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackgates Primary Academy: 233. Scartho Junior Academy: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackgates Primary Academy and Scartho Junior Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Blackgates Primary Academy is 1324th of 1,636 and Scartho Junior Academy is 403rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).