Armthorpe Academy vs Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 303 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armthorpe Academy
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
695 students
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
| Measure | Armthorpe Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #258 of 366 | #817 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2904 of 4,090 | #8495 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 695 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 695 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.armthorpeacademy.org.uk/ | www.ourladysorrows.doncaster.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 31.1).
- •Armthorpe Academy is the larger school with 695 students compared with 217.
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 Armthorpe Academy better than Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (47.7 vs 31.1 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 Armthorpe Academy and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 303 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Armthorpe Academy: 695. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Armthorpe Academy and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Armthorpe Academy is 258th of 366 and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy is 817th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).