St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy vs St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 675 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
694 students
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
327 students
| Measure | St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #111 of 366 | #281 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1479 of 4,090 | #3151 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 694 | 327 |
| Pupils on roll | 694 | 327 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 116.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scunthorpe | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stbedesscunthorpe.org.uk | www.stbernadettesacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 60.1).
- •St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 694 students compared with 327.
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 St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy better than St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy ranks higher (74.1 vs 60.1 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 St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy and St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 694. St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy: 327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy and St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 111th of 366 and St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is 281st of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).