Highwoods Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber S64 9ES · Doncaster
#969 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
#9811 of 15,697 nationally
About Highwoods Academy
Highwoods Academy is a academy primary located in Mexborough, in the Doncaster local authority of Yorkshire and the Humber, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 198 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 41.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 969th of 1,636 ranked primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 198; capacity filled 75.6%.
There are 12 schools in Mexborough; Highwoods Academy ranks 7th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)67%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)50.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highwoods Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 198
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 50.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 75.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 67%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Highwoods Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Laurel Academy
Mexborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
755 students · 523 m away
Montagu Academy
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
352 students · 848 m away
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students · 1.3 km away
Swinton Queen Primary School
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
339 students · 1.3 km away
Brookfield Primary Academy
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
260 students · 2.0 km away
Wath Victoria Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
279 students · 2.0 km away
New Pastures Primary School
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
270 students · 2.1 km away
Windhill Primary School
Mexborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
302 students · 2.2 km away
Swinton Academy
Mexborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
870 students · 2.3 km away
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
313 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton
Brighouse · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
The Canon Peter Hall CofE Primary School
Immingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
198 students
Ryecroft Primary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highwoods Academy a good school?
Highwoods Academy has a Success Index (England) of 41.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #969 of 1,636 in Yorkshire and the Humber. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highwoods Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Highwoods Academy ranks #969 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber and #9811 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highwoods Academy?
Highwoods Academy had 198 students in 2025.
Is Highwoods Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Highwoods Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Highwoods Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highwoods Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.