Oakfield Primary School vs Priory Lane Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakfield Primary School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
262 students
Priory Lane Community School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
304 students
| Measure | Oakfield Primary School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Priory Lane Community School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #191 of 1,636 | #909 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2221 of 15,697 | #9238 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 262 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 262 | 304 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 76.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 10% |
| 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.oakfield.n-lincs.sch.uk/ | www.priorylanecommunityschool.com |
The verdict
- •Oakfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 44.2).
- •Oakfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 61%).
- •Oakfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 10%).
- •Priory Lane Community School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 262.
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 Oakfield Primary School better than Priory Lane Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakfield Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 44.2 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 Oakfield Primary School and Priory Lane Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakfield Primary School: 262. Priory Lane Community School: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakfield Primary School and Priory Lane Community School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Oakfield Primary School is 191st of 1,636 and Priory Lane Community School is 909th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).