Priory Lane Community School vs Willoughby Road Primary Academy
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.
Priory Lane Community School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
304 students
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | Priory Lane Community School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Willoughby Road Primary Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #909 of 1,636 | #906 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9238 of 15,697 | #9174 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 304 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 66% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 6% |
| 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.priorylanecommunityschool.com | www.wrpacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (44.2 vs 44.6).
- •Willoughby Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 61%).
- •Priory Lane Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Priory Lane Community School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 248.
- •Priory Lane Community School is a local authority school while Willoughby Road Primary 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 Priory Lane Community School better than Willoughby Road Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Priory Lane Community School and Willoughby Road Primary 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?
Priory Lane Community School: 304. Willoughby Road Primary Academy: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory Lane Community School and Willoughby Road Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Priory Lane Community School is 909th of 1,636 and Willoughby Road Primary Academy is 906th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).