Graham School vs Scalby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 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
Scalby Academy
Scarborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
980 students
| Measure | Graham School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scalby Academy Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #302 of 366 | #90 of 366 |
| National rank | #3395 of 4,090 | #1291 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 893 | 980 |
| Pupils on roll | 893 | 980 |
| Free school meals | 42.8% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.2% | 58.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.8% | 76% |
| EBacc average points | 3.27 | 4.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | gra.hlt.academy/ | www.scalby.coastandvale.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Scalby Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 21.8).
- •Scalby Academy is the larger school with 980 students compared with 893.
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 Scalby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Scalby Academy ranks higher (64.1 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 Scalby Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Graham School: 893. Scalby Academy: 980. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Graham School and Scalby Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Graham School is 302nd of 366 and Scalby Academy is 90th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).