Barnburgh Primary Academy vs The Laurel Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnburgh Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
The Laurel Academy
Mexborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
755 students
| Measure | Barnburgh Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Laurel Academy Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #494 of 1,636 | #112 of 366 |
| National rank | #5414 of 15,697 | #1493 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 232 | 755 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 755 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 47.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Doncaster | Mexborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barnburghacademy.com | www.laurelacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barnburgh Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 59.9).
- •The Laurel Academy is the larger school with 755 students compared with 232.
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 Barnburgh Primary Academy better than The Laurel Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barnburgh Primary Academy ranks higher (62.0 vs 59.9 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 Barnburgh Primary Academy and The Laurel Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Mexborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnburgh Primary Academy: 232. The Laurel Academy: 755. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnburgh Primary Academy and The Laurel Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barnburgh Primary Academy is 494th of 1,636 and The Laurel Academy is 112th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).