Beckingham Primary School vs Castles Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckingham Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
Castles Education
Gainsborough · Independent all-through · Ages 7–16
93 students
| Measure | Beckingham Primary School Doncaster, East Midlands | Castles Education Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1459 of 1,516 | #329 of 329 |
| National rank | #15257 of 15,697 | #4069 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–16 |
| Students | 85 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 64.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 6.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 14.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Doncaster | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.beckinghamschool.co.uk/ | www.castleseducation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beckingham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (9.9 vs 2.7).
- •Castles Education is the larger school with 93 students compared with 85.
- •Beckingham Primary School is a local authority school while Castles Education is a independent 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 Beckingham Primary School better than Castles Education?
On the Success Index (England), Beckingham Primary School ranks higher (9.9 vs 2.7 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 Beckingham Primary School and Castles Education?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckingham Primary School: 85. Castles Education: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckingham Primary School and Castles Education rank in East Midlands?
Beckingham Primary School is 1459th of 1,516 and Castles Education is 329th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).