Abbey Park Academy vs Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 60 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Park Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
| Measure | Abbey Park Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #540 of 1,636 | #817 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5895 of 15,697 | #8495 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 217 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Halifax | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | apa.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.ourladysorrows.doncaster.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbey Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 47.7).
- •Abbey Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 71%).
- •Abbey Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Abbey Park Academy better than Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Park Academy ranks higher (59.7 vs 47.7 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 Abbey Park Academy and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Park Academy: 217. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Park Academy and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Abbey Park Academy is 540th of 1,636 and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy is 817th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).