Cayton Community Primary School vs George Pindar School
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.
Cayton Community Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
George Pindar School
Scarborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
730 students
| Measure | Cayton Community Primary School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | George Pindar School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #981 of 1,636 | #333 of 366 |
| National rank | #9904 of 15,697 | #3789 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 210 | 730 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 730 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 40.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 77.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 17.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.caytonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | gps.hlt.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Cayton Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.1 vs 15.5).
- •George Pindar School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 210.
- •Cayton Community Primary School is a local authority school while George Pindar School 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 Cayton Community Primary School better than George Pindar School?
On the Success Index (England), Cayton Community Primary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 15.5 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 Cayton Community Primary School and George Pindar School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cayton Community Primary School: 210. George Pindar School: 730. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cayton Community Primary School and George Pindar School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cayton Community Primary School is 981st of 1,636 and George Pindar School is 333rd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).