Arksey Primary School vs Kingfisher Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arksey Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
76 students
Kingfisher Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
| Measure | Arksey Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kingfisher Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #637 of 1,636 | #620 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6753 of 15,697 | #6598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 76 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 76 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 54.3% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.arkseyprimary.co.uk | www.astrea-kingfisher.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (55.7 vs 56.4).
- •Kingfisher Primary Academy is the larger school with 432 students compared with 76.
- •Arksey Primary School is a local authority school while Kingfisher Primary Academy is a academy 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 Arksey Primary School better than Kingfisher Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arksey Primary School and Kingfisher Primary Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arksey Primary School: 76. Kingfisher Primary Academy: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arksey Primary School and Kingfisher Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Arksey Primary School is 637th of 1,636 and Kingfisher Primary Academy is 620th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).