Frederick Gough School vs Holme Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 538 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Gough School
Scunthorpe · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,334 students
Holme Valley Primary School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Frederick Gough School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Holme Valley Primary School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #214 of 366 | #92 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2477 of 4,090 | #950 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,334 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,334 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.frederickgoughschool.co.uk | www.holmevalley.n-lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holme Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 39.6).
- •Frederick Gough School is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 417.
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 Frederick Gough School better than Holme Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holme Valley Primary School ranks higher (88.7 vs 39.6 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 Frederick Gough School and Holme Valley Primary School?
About 538 m in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frederick Gough School: 1,334. Holme Valley Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frederick Gough School and Holme Valley Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Frederick Gough School is 214th of 366 and Holme Valley Primary School is 92nd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).