Crosby Primary School vs The St Lawrence Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km 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
The St Lawrence Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
789 students
| Measure | Crosby Primary School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | The St Lawrence Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1431 of 1,636 | #285 of 366 |
| National rank | #14087 of 15,697 | #3169 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 535 | 789 |
| Pupils on roll | 535 | 789 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 48.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.crosbyprimary.co.uk/ | tsla.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The St Lawrence Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.5 vs 19.3).
- •The St Lawrence Academy is the larger school with 789 students compared with 535.
- •Crosby Primary School is a local authority school while The St Lawrence 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 Crosby Primary School better than The St Lawrence Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The St Lawrence Academy ranks higher (25.5 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 The St Lawrence Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crosby Primary School: 535. The St Lawrence Academy: 789. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crosby Primary School and The St Lawrence Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crosby Primary School is 1431st of 1,636 and The St Lawrence Academy is 285th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).