East Ayton Community Primary School vs Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Ayton Community Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Scarborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
180 students
| Measure | East Ayton Community Primary School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #696 of 1,636 | #365 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7314 of 15,697 | #3850 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 188 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 58.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | eastayton.n-yorks.sch.uk | www.thomashinderwell.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 53.1).
- •Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 59%).
- •Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 10%).
- •East Ayton Community Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 180.
- •East Ayton Community Primary School is a local authority school while Thomas Hinderwell Primary 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 East Ayton Community Primary School better than Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy ranks higher (70.4 vs 53.1 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 East Ayton Community Primary School and Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Ayton Community Primary School: 188. Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Ayton Community Primary School and Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
East Ayton Community Primary School is 696th of 1,636 and Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy is 365th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).