Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School vs Wheatcroft Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
391 students
Wheatcroft Community Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wheatcroft Community Primary School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1330 of 1,636 | #1564 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13334 of 15,697 | #15116 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 391 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 47% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | overdalecps.co.uk/w3/ | www.wheatcroftprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.2 vs 11.4).
- •Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 36%).
- •Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 201.
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 Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School better than Wheatcroft Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School ranks higher (24.2 vs 11.4 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 Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School and Wheatcroft Community Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School: 391. Wheatcroft Community Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School and Wheatcroft Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School is 1330th of 1,636 and Wheatcroft Community Primary School is 1564th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).