Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy vs Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
166 students
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Pontefract · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
105 students
| Measure | Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1173 of 1,636 | #217 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11919 of 15,697 | #2521 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 166 | 105 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 105 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 148.2% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.askernlittlemoor.com | kirksmeaton.com/ |
The verdict
- •Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 31.5).
- •Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy is the larger school with 166 students compared with 105.
- •Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy is a academy school while Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy better than Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 31.5 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 Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy and Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy: 166. Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy and Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy is 1173rd of 1,636 and Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 217th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).