Schools in Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
12 schools · 4,274 students · 11 academy, 1 local authority · median Pupils on roll 302.
Mexborough, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 12 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,274 students. By level there are 10 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 11 academy, 1 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Mexborough's schools is 302, above the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
12 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School (70.6, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by The Laurel Academy (59.9, top 50% of secondary schools nationally), and Montagu Academy (58.7, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Swinton Academy (870 students), The Laurel Academy (755 students), Montagu Academy (352 students).
Ranked schools in Mexborough
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 171Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary SchoolMexborough · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 313 students
- 260The Laurel AcademyMexborough · Academy Secondary50.2 Attainment 8 · 755 students
- 359Montagu AcademyMexborough · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 352 students
- 457Brookfield Primary AcademyMexborough · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 260 students
- 553Windhill Primary SchoolMexborough · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 302 students
- 645Kilnhurst Primary SchoolMexborough · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 170 students
- 742Highwoods AcademyMexborough · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 838Swinton AcademyMexborough · Academy Secondary41.1 Attainment 8 · 870 students
- 937Swinton Queen Primary SchoolMexborough · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 339 students
- 1022Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary AcademyMexborough · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 1121New Pastures Primary SchoolMexborough · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 270 students
- 1212Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary SchoolMexborough · Academy Primary34% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 227 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School Mexborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.6 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 313 |
| 2 | The Laurel Academy Mexborough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 59.9 Top 50% | 50.2 Attainment 8 | 755 |
| 3 | Montagu Academy Mexborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.7 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 352 |
| 4 | Brookfield Primary Academy Mexborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.7 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 260 |
| 5 | Windhill Primary School Mexborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 53.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 302 |
| 6 | Kilnhurst Primary School Mexborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.8 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 170 |
| 7 | Highwoods Academy Mexborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.5 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 8 | Swinton Academy Mexborough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | 41.1 Attainment 8 | 870 |
| 9 | Swinton Queen Primary School Mexborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.0 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 339 |
| 10 | Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Mexborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 22.2 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 11 | New Pastures Primary School Mexborough · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 21.0 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 270 |
| 12 | Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Mexborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 12.1 Lower 50% | 34% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 227 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Mexborough side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Mexborough?
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Mexborough with a Success Index (England) of 70.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Mexborough?
Mexborough has 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) educating 4,274 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Mexborough?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Mexborough is 302. Number of pupils in the latest school census.