Ash Hill Academy vs Cottingham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 45 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Hill Academy
DONCASTER · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
827 students
Cottingham High School
Cottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
826 students
| Measure | Ash Hill Academy DONCASTER, Yorkshire and the Humber | Cottingham High School Cottingham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #161 of 366 | #169 of 366 |
| National rank | #1951 of 4,090 | #2016 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 827 | 826 |
| Pupils on roll | 827 | 826 |
| Free school meals | 45.1% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 75.2% | 58.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.3% | 42.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.6% | 68.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.07 | 3.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | DONCASTER | Cottingham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ashhillacademy.org.uk/ | www.cottinghamhigh.net |
The verdict
- •Ash Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 49.0).
- •Ash Hill Academy is the larger school with 827 students compared with 826.
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 Ash Hill Academy better than Cottingham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ash Hill Academy ranks higher (50.1 vs 49.0 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 Ash Hill Academy and Cottingham High School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between DONCASTER and Cottingham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Hill Academy: 827. Cottingham High School: 826. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Hill Academy and Cottingham High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ash Hill Academy is 161st of 366 and Cottingham High School is 169th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).