Sir John Nelthorpe School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 687 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir John Nelthorpe School
Brigg · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
878 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)
Brigg · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Sir John Nelthorpe School Brigg, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) Brigg, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 366 | #490 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1976 of 4,090 | #5386 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 878 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 878 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.sirjohnnelthorpe.co.uk/ | www.stmaryscatholicacademybrigg.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 49.7).
- •Sir John Nelthorpe School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 180.
- •Sir John Nelthorpe School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) 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 Sir John Nelthorpe School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) ranks higher (62.2 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 Sir John Nelthorpe School and St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)?
About 687 m in a straight line, between Brigg and Brigg in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir John Nelthorpe School: 878. St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg): 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir John Nelthorpe School and St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sir John Nelthorpe School is 164th of 366 and St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) is 490th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).