Macaulay Primary Academy vs St James' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macaulay Primary Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
402 students
St James' School
Grimsby · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
66 students
| Measure | Macaulay Primary Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber | St James' School Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #334 of 1,636 | #363 of 366 |
| National rank | #3588 of 15,697 | #4038 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 402 | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | 402 | 66 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 22% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 21.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.mpacademy.org.uk/ | www.saintjamesschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Macaulay Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 5.6).
- •Macaulay Primary Academy is the larger school with 402 students compared with 66.
- •Macaulay Primary Academy is a academy school while St James' School is a independent 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 Macaulay Primary Academy better than St James' School?
On the Success Index (England), Macaulay Primary Academy ranks higher (71.7 vs 5.6 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 Macaulay Primary Academy and St James' School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Macaulay Primary Academy: 402. St James' School: 66. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Macaulay Primary Academy and St James' School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Macaulay Primary Academy is 334th of 1,636 and St James' School is 363rd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).