Broughton Primary Academy vs Sir John Nelthorpe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broughton Primary Academy
Brigg · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
289 students
Sir John Nelthorpe School
Brigg · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
878 students
| Measure | Broughton Primary Academy Brigg, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sir John Nelthorpe School Brigg, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #625 of 1,636 | #164 of 366 |
| National rank | #6661 of 15,697 | #1976 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 289 | 878 |
| Pupils on roll | 289 | 878 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 68.8% | 100.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.4 |
| town | Brigg | Brigg |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.broughtonprimary.net | www.sirjohnnelthorpe.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Broughton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 49.7).
- •Sir John Nelthorpe School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 289.
- •Broughton Primary Academy is a academy school while Sir John Nelthorpe 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 Broughton Primary Academy better than Sir John Nelthorpe School?
On the Success Index (England), Broughton Primary Academy ranks higher (56.1 vs 49.7 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 Broughton Primary Academy and Sir John Nelthorpe School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Brigg and Brigg in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broughton Primary Academy: 289. Sir John Nelthorpe School: 878. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broughton Primary Academy and Sir John Nelthorpe School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Broughton Primary Academy is 625th of 1,636 and Sir John Nelthorpe School is 164th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).