Scawby Academy vs Sir John Nelthorpe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scawby Academy
Brigg · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
Sir John Nelthorpe School
Brigg · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
878 students
| Measure | Scawby Academy Brigg, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sir John Nelthorpe School Brigg, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 1,636 | #164 of 366 |
| National rank | #340 of 15,697 | #1976 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 216 | 878 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 878 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 100.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.4 |
| town | Brigg | Brigg |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.scawbyacademy.com | www.sirjohnnelthorpe.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Scawby Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.8 vs 49.7).
- •Sir John Nelthorpe School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 216.
- •Scawby Academy is a academy school while Sir John Nelthorpe 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 Scawby Academy better than Sir John Nelthorpe School?
On the Success Index (England), Scawby Academy ranks higher (94.8 vs 49.7 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 Scawby Academy and Sir John Nelthorpe School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Brigg and Brigg in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Scawby Academy: 216. Sir John Nelthorpe School: 878. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scawby Academy and Sir John Nelthorpe School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Scawby Academy is 24th of 1,636 and Sir John Nelthorpe School is 164th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).