Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy vs Bessacarr Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
Bessacarr Primary
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
| Measure | Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Bessacarr Primary Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #650 of 1,636 | #190 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6898 of 15,697 | #2214 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 462 | 462 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 462 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 11% |
| 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.shawwoodacademy.co.uk | www.bessacarr.doncaster.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bessacarr Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 55.0).
- •Bessacarr Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 72%).
- •Bessacarr Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
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 Shaw Wood Academy better than Bessacarr Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Bessacarr Primary ranks higher (79.5 vs 55.0 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 Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy and Bessacarr Primary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy: 462. Bessacarr Primary: 462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy and Bessacarr Primary rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy is 650th of 1,636 and Bessacarr Primary is 190th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).