Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy vs Seamer and Irton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.4 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
Seamer and Irton Community Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
| Measure | Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Seamer and Irton Community Primary School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1568 of 1,636 | #918 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15159 of 15,697 | #9378 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 316 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 316 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 74.3% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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 | www.seamerirtonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Seamer and Irton Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 10.9).
- •Seamer and Irton Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 41%).
- •Seamer and Irton Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Seamer and Irton Community Primary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 316.
- •Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy is a academy school while Seamer and Irton Community Primary School 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 Seamer and Irton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Seamer and Irton Community Primary School ranks higher (43.6 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 Seamer and Irton Community Primary School?
About 2.4 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. Seamer and Irton Community Primary School: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy and Seamer and Irton Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy is 1568th of 1,636 and Seamer and Irton Community Primary School is 918th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).