Bottesford Junior School vs Messingham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bottesford Junior School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
263 students
Messingham Primary School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
249 students
| Measure | Bottesford Junior School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Messingham Primary School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #938 of 1,636 | #265 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9605 of 15,697 | #3030 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 263 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bottesfordschools.co.uk | www.messinghamprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Messingham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 42.5).
- •Messingham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 48%).
- •Bottesford Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Bottesford Junior School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 249.
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 Junior School better than Messingham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Messingham Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 42.5 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 Junior School and Messingham Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bottesford Junior School: 263. Messingham Primary School: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bottesford Junior School and Messingham Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bottesford Junior School is 938th of 1,636 and Messingham Primary School is 265th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).