Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy vs Carlton Primary 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.
Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy
Scarborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
316 students
Carlton Primary Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
| Measure | Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Carlton Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1568 of 1,636 | #602 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15159 of 15,697 | #6433 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 316 | 317 |
| Pupils on roll | 316 | 317 |
| Free school meals | 74.3% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 12% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | braeburn.ebor.academy | www.carltonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Carlton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 10.9).
- •Carlton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 41%).
- •Carlton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
- •Carlton Primary Academy is the larger school with 317 students compared with 316.
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 Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy better than Carlton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Carlton Primary Academy ranks higher (57.1 vs 10.9 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 Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy and Carlton Primary Academy?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy: 316. Carlton Primary Academy: 317. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy and Carlton Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy is 1568th of 1,636 and Carlton Primary Academy is 602nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).