Outwood Academy Foxhills vs The St Lawrence Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Foxhills
Scunthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
721 students
The St Lawrence Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
789 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Foxhills Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | The St Lawrence Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #233 of 366 | #285 of 366 |
| National rank | #2636 of 4,090 | #3169 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 721 | 789 |
| Pupils on roll | 721 | 789 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 48.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.7% | 29.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.2% | 52.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.62 | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.foxhills.outwood.com | tsla.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Foxhills scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 25.5).
- •The St Lawrence Academy is the larger school with 789 students compared with 721.
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 Outwood Academy Foxhills better than The St Lawrence Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Foxhills ranks higher (36.4 vs 25.5 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 Outwood Academy Foxhills and The St Lawrence Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Foxhills: 721. The St Lawrence Academy: 789. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Foxhills and The St Lawrence Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Academy Foxhills is 233rd of 366 and The St Lawrence Academy is 285th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).