Newby and Scalby Academy vs Scarborough, Northstead Community 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.
Newby and Scalby Academy
Scarborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
560 students
| Measure | Newby and Scalby Academy Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #702 of 1,636 | #971 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7372 of 15,697 | #9817 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 406 | 560 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 560 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 5% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | newbyandscalby.org.uk/ | www.northsteadprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newby and Scalby Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.9 vs 41.5).
- •Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 63%).
- •Newby and Scalby Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 406.
- •Newby and Scalby Academy is a academy school while Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary 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 Newby and Scalby Academy better than Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newby and Scalby Academy ranks higher (52.9 vs 41.5 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 Newby and Scalby Academy and Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newby and Scalby Academy: 406. Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School: 560. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newby and Scalby Academy and Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Newby and Scalby Academy is 702nd of 1,636 and Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School is 971st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).