Crosby Primary School vs Outwood Academy Foxhills
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 878 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosby Primary School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
535 students
Outwood Academy Foxhills
Scunthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
721 students
| Measure | Crosby Primary School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy Foxhills Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1431 of 1,636 | #233 of 366 |
| National rank | #14087 of 15,697 | #2636 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 535 | 721 |
| Pupils on roll | 535 | 721 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.crosbyprimary.co.uk/ | www.foxhills.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Foxhills scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 19.3).
- •Outwood Academy Foxhills is the larger school with 721 students compared with 535.
- •Crosby Primary School is a local authority school while Outwood Academy Foxhills 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 Crosby Primary School better than Outwood Academy Foxhills?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Foxhills ranks higher (36.4 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 Crosby Primary School and Outwood Academy Foxhills?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crosby Primary School: 535. Outwood Academy Foxhills: 721. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crosby Primary School and Outwood Academy Foxhills rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crosby Primary School is 1431st 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).