Bridlington School vs Sir John Nelthorpe School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 62 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridlington School
Bridlington · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
881 students
Sir John Nelthorpe School
Brigg · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
878 students
| Measure | Bridlington School Bridlington, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sir John Nelthorpe School Brigg, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #354 of 366 | #164 of 366 |
| National rank | #3958 of 4,090 | #1976 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 881 | 878 |
| Pupils on roll | 881 | 878 |
| Free school meals | 53.3% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 70.5% | 100.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.2 | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 15.2% | 43.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 27.8% | 66.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.58 | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | 26.1 | 23.4 |
| town | Bridlington | Brigg |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bridlingtonschool.co.uk/ | www.sirjohnnelthorpe.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sir John Nelthorpe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 10.0).
- •Bridlington School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 878.
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 Bridlington School better than Sir John Nelthorpe School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Nelthorpe School ranks higher (49.7 vs 10.0 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 Bridlington School and Sir John Nelthorpe School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Bridlington and Brigg in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridlington School: 881. Sir John Nelthorpe School: 878. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridlington School and Sir John Nelthorpe School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bridlington School is 354th of 366 and Sir John Nelthorpe School is 164th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).