Brigg Primary School vs Scawby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brigg Primary School
Brigg · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
Scawby Academy
Brigg · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Brigg Primary School Brigg, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scawby Academy Brigg, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1530 of 1,636 | #24 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14915 of 15,697 | #340 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 338 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.4% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 32% |
| 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 | Brigg | Brigg |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.briggprimary.co.uk | www.scawbyacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Scawby Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.8 vs 13.1).
- •Scawby Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 43%).
- •Scawby Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (32% vs 0%).
- •Brigg Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 216.
- •Brigg Primary School is a local authority school while Scawby Academy is a academy 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 Brigg Primary School better than Scawby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Scawby Academy ranks higher (94.8 vs 13.1 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 Brigg Primary School and Scawby Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Brigg and Brigg in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brigg Primary School: 338. Scawby Academy: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brigg Primary School and Scawby Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brigg Primary School is 1530th of 1,636 and Scawby Academy is 24th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).