Gladstone Road Primary School vs Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Road Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
680 students
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Scarborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
180 students
| Measure | Gladstone Road Primary School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #936 of 1,636 | #365 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9572 of 15,697 | #3850 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 680 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 680 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 58.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 19% |
| 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.gladstoneroadschool.co.uk/ | www.thomashinderwell.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 42.7).
- •Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 69%).
- •Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 1%).
- •Gladstone Road Primary School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 180.
- •Gladstone Road Primary School is a local authority school while Thomas Hinderwell Primary 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 Gladstone Road Primary School better than Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy ranks higher (70.4 vs 42.7 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 Gladstone Road Primary School and Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gladstone Road Primary School: 680. Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gladstone Road Primary School and Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gladstone Road Primary School is 936th of 1,636 and Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy is 365th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).