Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy vs Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.5 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
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
| Measure | Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1568 of 1,636 | #705 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15159 of 15,697 | #7409 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 316 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 316 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 74.3% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 68.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 5% |
| 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 | Scarborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | braeburn.ebor.academy | hertfordvale.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.7 vs 10.9).
- •Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 41%).
- •Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy is the larger school with 316 students compared with 103.
- •Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy is a academy school while Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton is a local authority 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 Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy better than Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton?
On the Success Index (England), Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton ranks higher (52.7 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 Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy: 316. Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy and Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy is 1568th of 1,636 and Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton is 705th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).