Frederick Gough School vs St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km 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
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
694 students
| Measure | Frederick Gough School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #214 of 366 | #111 of 366 |
| National rank | #2477 of 4,090 | #1479 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,334 | 694 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,334 | 694 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.5% | 51.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56% | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.58 | 4.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.frederickgoughschool.co.uk | www.stbedesscunthorpe.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 39.6).
- •Frederick Gough School is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 694.
- •Frederick Gough School is a local authority school while St Bede's Catholic Voluntary 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 Frederick Gough School better than St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (60.1 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 St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.0 km 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. St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 694. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frederick Gough School and St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Frederick Gough School is 214th of 366 and St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 111th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).