Outwood Junior Academy Brumby vs St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
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.
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Scunthorpe · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
436 students
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
327 students
| Measure | Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #840 of 1,636 | #281 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8675 of 15,697 | #3151 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 436 | 327 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 327 |
| Free school meals | 47% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 116.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 15% |
| 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.brumbyjunior.outwood.com | www.stbernadettesacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 47.0).
- •St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 67%).
- •St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 8%).
- •Outwood Junior Academy Brumby is the larger school with 436 students compared with 327.
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 Junior Academy Brumby better than St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy ranks higher (74.1 vs 47.0 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 Outwood Junior Academy Brumby and St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby: 436. St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy: 327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Junior Academy Brumby and St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby is 840th of 1,636 and St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is 281st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).