Oakfield Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 851 m 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
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
694 students
| Measure | Oakfield Primary School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #191 of 1,636 | #111 of 366 |
| National rank | #2221 of 15,697 | #1479 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 262 | 694 |
| Pupils on roll | 262 | 694 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.47 |
| 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.stbedesscunthorpe.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 60.1).
- •St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 694 students compared with 262.
- •Oakfield Primary School is a local authority school while St Bede's Catholic Voluntary 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 Oakfield Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oakfield Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 60.1 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 Oakfield Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 851 m in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakfield Primary School: 262. St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 694. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakfield Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Oakfield Primary School is 191st of 1,636 and St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 111th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).