Bottesford Infant School vs Frederick Gough School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bottesford Infant School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
210 students
Frederick Gough School
Scunthorpe · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,334 students
| Measure | Bottesford Infant School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Frederick Gough School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #114 of 1,636 | #214 of 366 |
| National rank | #1323 of 15,697 | #2477 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 210 | 1,334 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 1,334 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bottesfordschools.co.uk | www.frederickgoughschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bottesford Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 39.6).
- •Frederick Gough School is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 210.
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 Bottesford Infant School better than Frederick Gough School?
On the Success Index (England), Bottesford Infant School ranks higher (85.7 vs 39.6 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 Bottesford Infant School and Frederick Gough School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bottesford Infant School: 210. Frederick Gough School: 1,334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bottesford Infant School and Frederick Gough School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bottesford Infant School is 114th of 1,636 and Frederick Gough School is 214th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).