Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy vs Outwood Academy Foxhills
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.0 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
Outwood Academy Foxhills
Scunthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
721 students
| Measure | Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy Foxhills Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 1,636 | #233 of 366 |
| National rank | #1879 of 15,697 | #2636 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 164 | 721 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 721 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.burtonuponstatherprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.foxhills.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.8 vs 36.4).
- •Outwood Academy Foxhills is the larger school with 721 students compared with 164.
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 Outwood Academy Foxhills?
On the Success Index (England), Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy ranks higher (81.8 vs 36.4 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 Outwood Academy Foxhills?
About 5.0 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. Outwood Academy Foxhills: 721. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy and Outwood Academy Foxhills rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy is 156th of 1,636 and Outwood Academy Foxhills is 233rd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).