Filey Academy vs George Pindar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 7.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Filey Academy
Filey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
461 students
George Pindar School
Scarborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
730 students
| Measure | Filey Academy Filey, Yorkshire and the Humber | George Pindar School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #255 of 366 | #333 of 366 |
| National rank | #2859 of 4,090 | #3789 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 461 | 730 |
| Pupils on roll | 461 | 730 |
| Free school meals | 32.1% | 40.2% |
| Capacity filled | 53.9% | 77.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.7 | 33.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.5% | 17.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.6% | 45.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.20 | 2.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Filey | Scarborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | fileyacademy.org.uk/ | gps.hlt.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Filey Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.9 vs 15.5).
- •George Pindar School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 461.
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 Filey Academy better than George Pindar School?
On the Success Index (England), Filey Academy ranks higher (31.9 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 Filey Academy and George Pindar School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Filey and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Filey Academy: 461. George Pindar School: 730. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Filey Academy and George Pindar School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Filey Academy is 255th of 366 and George Pindar School is 333rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).