Bottesford Junior School vs The Acres Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 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
The Acres Independent School
Scunthorpe · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
49 students
| Measure | Bottesford Junior School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Acres Independent School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #938 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #9605 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 263 | 49 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 49 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 32.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 6.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 10% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bottesfordschools.co.uk | www.keys-group.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bottesford Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.5 vs 2.9).
- •Bottesford Junior School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 49.
- •Bottesford Junior School is a local authority school while The Acres Independent School is a independent 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 Bottesford Junior School better than The Acres Independent School?
On the Success Index (England), Bottesford Junior School ranks higher (42.5 vs 2.9 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 The Acres Independent School?
About 1.1 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. The Acres Independent School: 49. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bottesford Junior School and The Acres Independent School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bottesford Junior School is 938th of 1,636 and The Acres Independent School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).