Balby Central Primary Academy vs Sycamore Hall Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km 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
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School
Doncaster · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
16 students
| Measure | Balby Central Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sycamore Hall Preparatory School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1277 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #12825 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 448 | 16 |
| Pupils on roll | 448 | 16 |
| Free school meals | 38.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 35.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •Balby Central Primary Academy is the larger school with 448 students compared with 16.
- •Balby Central Primary Academy is a academy school while Sycamore Hall Preparatory School is a independent 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 Sycamore Hall Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Balby Central Primary Academy and Sycamore Hall Preparatory School?
About 1.1 km 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. Sycamore Hall Preparatory School: 16. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balby Central Primary Academy and Sycamore Hall Preparatory School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Balby Central Primary Academy is 1277th of 1,636 and Sycamore Hall Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).