Sparken Hill Academy vs Worksop College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sparken Hill Academy
Worksop · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
556 students
Worksop College
Worksop · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
849 students
| Measure | Sparken Hill Academy Worksop, East Midlands | Worksop College Worksop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1053 of 1,516 | #301 of 329 |
| National rank | #11554 of 15,697 | #3680 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 556 | 849 |
| Pupils on roll | 556 | 849 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 27.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.20 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.0 |
| town | Worksop | Worksop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.sparkenhillacademy.com | www.wsnl.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sparken Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.4 vs 18.0).
- •Worksop College is the larger school with 849 students compared with 556.
- •Sparken Hill Academy is a academy school while Worksop College 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 Sparken Hill Academy better than Worksop College?
On the Success Index (England), Sparken Hill Academy ranks higher (33.4 vs 18.0 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 Sparken Hill Academy and Worksop College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Worksop and Worksop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sparken Hill Academy: 556. Worksop College: 849. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sparken Hill Academy and Worksop College rank in East Midlands?
Sparken Hill Academy is 1053rd of 1,516 and Worksop College is 301st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).