Sir John Nelthorpe School vs The Vale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 589 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
The Vale Academy
Brigg · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
627 students
| Measure | Sir John Nelthorpe School Brigg, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Vale Academy Brigg, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 366 | #83 of 366 |
| National rank | #1976 of 4,090 | #1244 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 878 | 627 |
| Pupils on roll | 878 | 627 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 51.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.6% | 64.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.2% | 76.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.09 | 4.82 |
| A level points per entry | 23.4 | 26.3 |
| town | Brigg | Brigg |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.sirjohnnelthorpe.co.uk/ | www.valeacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Vale Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 49.7).
- •Sir John Nelthorpe School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 627.
- •Sir John Nelthorpe School is a local authority school while The Vale 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 Sir John Nelthorpe School better than The Vale Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Vale Academy ranks higher (65.1 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 The Vale Academy?
About 589 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. The Vale Academy: 627. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir John Nelthorpe School and The Vale Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sir John Nelthorpe School is 164th of 366 and The Vale Academy is 83rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).