Leys Farm Junior School vs Willoughby Road Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 325 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leys Farm Junior School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
124 students
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | Leys Farm Junior School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Willoughby Road Primary Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1334 of 1,636 | #906 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13352 of 15,697 | #9174 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 124 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 39.5% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 68.9% | 66% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 6% |
| 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.leysfarm.org.uk/ | www.wrpacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willoughby Road Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 24.1).
- •Willoughby Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 53%).
- •Willoughby Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Willoughby Road Primary Academy is the larger school with 248 students compared with 124.
- •Leys Farm Junior School is a local authority school while Willoughby Road Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Leys Farm Junior School better than Willoughby Road Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Willoughby Road Primary Academy ranks higher (44.6 vs 24.1 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 Leys Farm Junior School and Willoughby Road Primary Academy?
About 325 m in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leys Farm Junior School: 124. Willoughby Road Primary Academy: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leys Farm Junior School and Willoughby Road Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Leys Farm Junior School is 1334th of 1,636 and Willoughby Road Primary Academy is 906th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).