Franklin Sixth Form College vs St James' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–99
St James' School
Grimsby · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
66 students
| Measure | Franklin Sixth Form College Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber | St James' School Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #363 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #4038 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–99 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | – | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 66 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | – | 22% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 21.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.franklin.ac.uk/ | www.saintjamesschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Franklin Sixth Form College is a academy school while St James' School is a independent 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 Franklin Sixth Form College better than St James' School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franklin Sixth Form College and St James' School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How do Franklin Sixth Form College and St James' School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Franklin Sixth Form College is unranked and St James' School is 363rd of 366 among sixth form schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).