Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton vs Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
391 students
| Measure | Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #705 of 1,636 | #1330 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7409 of 15,697 | #13334 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 103 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 47% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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 | hertfordvale.co.uk | overdalecps.co.uk/w3/ |
The verdict
- •Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.7 vs 24.2).
- •Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 55%).
- •Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 103.
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 Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton better than Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton ranks higher (52.7 vs 24.2 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 Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton and Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton: 103. Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton and Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton is 705th of 1,636 and Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School is 1330th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).