Ranskill Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
134 students
| Measure | Ranskill Primary School Retford, East Midlands | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Doncaster, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 1,516 | #1404 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #877 of 15,697 | #14697 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 147 | 134 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 134 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 127.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Retford | Doncaster |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ranskillprimary.co.uk/ | www.stpatrickscatholicps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ranskill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 15.0).
- •Ranskill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 43%).
- •Ranskill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 0%).
- •Ranskill Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 134.
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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ranskill Primary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 15.0 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
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. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ranskill Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ranskill Primary School is 54th of 1,516 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 1404th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).