Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School vs The McAuley Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
The McAuley Catholic High School
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,431 students
| Measure | Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | The McAuley Catholic High School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #441 of 1,636 | #230 of 366 |
| National rank | #4793 of 15,697 | #2618 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 192 | 1,431 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 1,431 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.branton-st-wilfrids-primary.co.uk | www.mcauley.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 36.8).
- •The McAuley Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,431 students compared with 192.
- •Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The McAuley Catholic High School is a academy 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 Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School better than The McAuley Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 36.8 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 Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School and The McAuley Catholic High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School: 192. The McAuley Catholic High School: 1,431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School and The McAuley Catholic High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School is 441st of 1,636 and The McAuley Catholic High School is 230th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).