Friarage Community Academy vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.8 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Scarborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
236 students
| Measure | Friarage Community Academy Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1515 of 1,636 | #435 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14821 of 15,697 | #4700 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 249 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 58.6% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 59.3% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | spsyorks.org |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.9 vs 13.9).
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 51%).
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Friarage Community Academy is the larger school with 249 students compared with 236.
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 St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy ranks higher (65.9 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 St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 1.8 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. St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Friarage Community Academy and St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Friarage Community Academy is 1515th of 1,636 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is 435th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).