Graham School vs Newby and Scalby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graham School
Scarborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
893 students
Newby and Scalby Academy
Scarborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
| Measure | Graham School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Newby and Scalby Academy Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #302 of 366 | #702 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3395 of 4,090 | #7372 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 893 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 893 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 42.8% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.27 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | gra.hlt.academy/ | newbyandscalby.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newby and Scalby Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.9 vs 21.8).
- •Graham School is the larger school with 893 students compared with 406.
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 Graham School better than Newby and Scalby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newby and Scalby Academy ranks higher (52.9 vs 21.8 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 Graham School and Newby and Scalby Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Graham School: 893. Newby and Scalby Academy: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Graham School and Newby and Scalby Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Graham School is 302nd of 366 and Newby and Scalby Academy is 702nd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).