Scarborough University Technical College vs Wheatcroft Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scarborough University Technical College
Scarborough · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
275 students
Wheatcroft Community Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Scarborough University Technical College Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wheatcroft Community Primary School Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 366 | #1564 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2113 of 4,090 | #15116 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 275 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 45.8% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.4 | – |
| town | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.scarboroughutc.org.uk | www.wheatcroftprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Scarborough University Technical College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 11.4).
- •Scarborough University Technical College is the larger school with 275 students compared with 201.
- •Scarborough University Technical College is a academy school while Wheatcroft Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Scarborough University Technical College better than Wheatcroft Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Scarborough University Technical College ranks higher (47.0 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 University Technical College and Wheatcroft Community Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Scarborough University Technical College: 275. Wheatcroft Community Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scarborough University Technical College and Wheatcroft Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Scarborough University Technical College is 179th of 366 and Wheatcroft Community Primary School is 1564th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).