Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy vs Crosby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
164 students
Crosby Primary School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
535 students
| Measure | Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Crosby Primary School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 1,636 | #1431 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1879 of 15,697 | #14087 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 164 | 535 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 535 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 36.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.burtonuponstatherprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.crosbyprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.8 vs 19.3).
- •Crosby Primary School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 164.
- •Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy is a academy school while Crosby 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 Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy better than Crosby Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy ranks higher (81.8 vs 19.3 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 Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy and Crosby Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy: 164. Crosby Primary School: 535. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy and Crosby Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy is 156th of 1,636 and Crosby Primary School is 1431st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).