Bessacarr Primary vs Lakeside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessacarr Primary
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
Lakeside Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
379 students
| Measure | Bessacarr Primary Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lakeside Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 1,636 | #1337 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2214 of 15,697 | #13409 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 462 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 4.5% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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.bessacarr.doncaster.sch.uk/ | www.lakesidedoncaster.com |
The verdict
- •Bessacarr Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 23.8).
- •Bessacarr Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 51%).
- •Bessacarr Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Bessacarr Primary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 379.
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 Bessacarr Primary better than Lakeside Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bessacarr Primary ranks higher (79.5 vs 23.8 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 Bessacarr Primary and Lakeside Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bessacarr Primary: 462. Lakeside Primary Academy: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bessacarr Primary and Lakeside Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bessacarr Primary is 190th of 1,636 and Lakeside Primary Academy is 1337th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).