Holme Valley Primary School vs Oakfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holme Valley Primary School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Oakfield Primary School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
262 students
| Measure | Holme Valley Primary School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Oakfield Primary School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #92 of 1,636 | #191 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #950 of 15,697 | #2221 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 417 | 262 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 262 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 39.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 76.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 27% |
| 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 | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.holmevalley.n-lincs.sch.uk/ | www.oakfield.n-lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holme Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 79.5).
- •Holme Valley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 87%).
- •Oakfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 19%).
- •Holme Valley Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 262.
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 Holme Valley Primary School better than Oakfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holme Valley Primary School ranks higher (88.7 vs 79.5 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 Holme Valley Primary School and Oakfield Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holme Valley Primary School: 417. Oakfield Primary School: 262. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holme Valley Primary School and Oakfield Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holme Valley Primary School is 92nd of 1,636 and Oakfield Primary School is 191st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).