Friarage Community Academy vs Gladstone Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friarage Community Academy
Scarborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
249 students
Gladstone Road Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
680 students
| Measure | Friarage Community Academy Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Gladstone Road Primary School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1515 of 1,636 | #936 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14821 of 15,697 | #9572 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 249 | 680 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 680 |
| Free school meals | 58.6% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 59.3% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.friarageacademy.org.uk | www.gladstoneroadschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gladstone Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.7 vs 13.9).
- •Gladstone Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 51%).
- •Gladstone Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Gladstone Road Primary School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 249.
- •Friarage Community Academy is a academy school while Gladstone Road Primary School is a local authority 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 Friarage Community Academy better than Gladstone Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gladstone Road Primary School ranks higher (42.7 vs 13.9 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 Friarage Community Academy and Gladstone Road Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Friarage Community Academy: 249. Gladstone Road Primary School: 680. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Friarage Community Academy and Gladstone Road Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Friarage Community Academy is 1515th of 1,636 and Gladstone Road Primary School is 936th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).