Ranskill Primary School vs Serlby Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ranskill Primary School
Retford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
Serlby Park Academy
Doncaster · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
991 students
| Measure | Ranskill Primary School Retford, East Midlands | Serlby Park Academy Doncaster, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 1,516 | #149 of 329 |
| National rank | #877 of 15,697 | #1801 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 147 | 991 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 991 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 40.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Retford | Doncaster |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ranskillprimary.co.uk/ | www.serlbyparkacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ranskill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 53.6).
- •Ranskill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 68%).
- •Ranskill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 7%).
- •Serlby Park Academy is the larger school with 991 students compared with 147.
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 Ranskill Primary School better than Serlby Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ranskill Primary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 53.6 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 Ranskill Primary School and Serlby Park Academy?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Retford and Doncaster in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ranskill Primary School: 147. Serlby Park Academy: 991. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ranskill Primary School and Serlby Park Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ranskill Primary School is 54th of 1,516 and Serlby Park Academy is 149th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).