Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire vs Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 77 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Scunthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
318 students
Valley Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
356 students
| Measure | Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Valley Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #305 of 366 | #275 of 366 |
| National rank | #3439 of 4,090 | #3061 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 318 | 356 |
| Pupils on roll | 318 | 356 |
| Free school meals | 35.1% | 52.8% |
| Capacity filled | 53% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.2 | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.1% | 45.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.4% | 62.3% |
| EBacc average points | 2.82 | 3.11 |
| A level points per entry | 20.0 | – |
| town | Scunthorpe | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.enlutc.co.uk | www.deltavalley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.1 vs 21.3).
- •Valley Academy is the larger school with 356 students compared with 318.
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 Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire better than Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Academy ranks higher (28.1 vs 21.3 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 Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire and Valley Academy?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire: 318. Valley Academy: 356. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire and Valley Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire is 305th of 366 and Valley Academy is 275th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).