Balby Central Primary Academy vs St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 423 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balby Central Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
243 students
| Measure | Balby Central Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1277 of 1,636 | #512 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12825 of 15,697 | #5579 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 448 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 448 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 38.2% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| 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.balbycentralprimary.co.uk | www.xavier.doncaster.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 26.9).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 57%).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Balby Central Primary Academy is the larger school with 448 students compared with 243.
- •Balby Central Primary Academy is a academy school while St Francis Xavier Catholic 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 Balby Central Primary Academy better than St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 26.9 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 Balby Central Primary Academy and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School?
About 423 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balby Central Primary Academy: 448. St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balby Central Primary Academy and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Balby Central Primary Academy is 1277th of 1,636 and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is 512th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).