Ash Hill Academy vs Sheep Dip Lane Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 478 m 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
Sheep Dip Lane Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
| Measure | Ash Hill Academy DONCASTER, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sheep Dip Lane Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #161 of 366 | #703 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1951 of 4,090 | #7376 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 827 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 827 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 45.1% | 51.7% |
| Capacity filled | 75.2% | 82.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.07 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | DONCASTER | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ashhillacademy.org.uk/ | www.sheepdiplane.doncaster.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sheep Dip Lane Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.9 vs 50.1).
- •Ash Hill Academy is the larger school with 827 students compared with 256.
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 Sheep Dip Lane Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sheep Dip Lane Academy ranks higher (52.9 vs 50.1 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 Ash Hill Academy and Sheep Dip Lane Academy?
About 478 m in a straight line, between DONCASTER and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Hill Academy: 827. Sheep Dip Lane Academy: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Hill Academy and Sheep Dip Lane Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ash Hill Academy is 161st of 366 and Sheep Dip Lane Academy is 703rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).