Bushfield Road Infant School vs Melior Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushfield Road Infant School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
173 students
Melior Community Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
747 students
| Measure | Bushfield Road Infant School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Melior Community Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1228 of 1,636 | #228 of 366 |
| National rank | #12364 of 15,697 | #2603 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 173 | 747 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 747 |
| Free school meals | 31.8% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bushfieldinfants.co.uk/ | www.melior.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Melior Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.0 vs 29.2).
- •Melior Community Academy is the larger school with 747 students compared with 173.
- •Bushfield Road Infant School is a local authority school while Melior Community 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 Bushfield Road Infant School better than Melior Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Melior Community Academy ranks higher (37.0 vs 29.2 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 Bushfield Road Infant School and Melior Community Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushfield Road Infant School: 173. Melior Community Academy: 747. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushfield Road Infant School and Melior Community Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bushfield Road Infant School is 1228th of 1,636 and Melior Community Academy is 228th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).