Bootham School vs Scarborough College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bootham School
York · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
587 students
Scarborough College
Scarborough · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
623 students
| Measure | Bootham School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scarborough College Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #280 of 366 | #330 of 366 |
| National rank | #3094 of 4,090 | #3760 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 587 | 623 |
| Pupils on roll | 587 | 623 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | 38.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.44 | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | 42.8 | – |
| town | York | Scarborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.boothamschool.com | www.scarboroughcollege.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bootham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.3 vs 16.2).
- •Scarborough College is the larger school with 623 students compared with 587.
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 Bootham School better than Scarborough College?
On the Success Index (England), Bootham School ranks higher (27.3 vs 16.2 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 Bootham School and Scarborough College?
About 56 km in a straight line, between York and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bootham School: 587. Scarborough College: 623. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bootham School and Scarborough College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bootham School is 280th of 366 and Scarborough College is 330th of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).