Melior Community Academy vs Priory Lane Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 161 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melior Community Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
747 students
Priory Lane Community School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
304 students
| Measure | Melior Community Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Priory Lane Community School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #228 of 366 | #909 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2603 of 4,090 | #9238 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 747 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 747 | 304 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83% | 76.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.melior.org.uk/ | www.priorylanecommunityschool.com |
The verdict
- •Priory Lane Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 37.0).
- •Melior Community Academy is the larger school with 747 students compared with 304.
- •Melior Community Academy is a academy school while Priory Lane Community School is a local authority 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 Melior Community Academy better than Priory Lane Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory Lane Community School ranks higher (44.2 vs 37.0 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 Melior Community Academy and Priory Lane Community School?
About 161 m in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Melior Community Academy: 747. Priory Lane Community School: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Melior Community Academy and Priory Lane Community School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Melior Community Academy is 228th of 366 and Priory Lane Community School is 909th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).