Idle CofE Primary School vs Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 98 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idle CofE Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
389 students
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
391 students
| Measure | Idle CofE Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #847 of 1,636 | #1330 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8713 of 15,697 | #13334 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 389 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 47% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Bradford | Scarborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.idleprimaryschool.co.uk | overdalecps.co.uk/w3/ |
The verdict
- •Idle CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.8 vs 24.2).
- •Idle CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 55%).
- •Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 389.
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 Idle CofE Primary School better than Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Idle CofE Primary School ranks higher (46.8 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 Idle CofE Primary School and Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Idle CofE Primary School: 389. Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Idle CofE Primary School and Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Idle CofE Primary School is 847th 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).