Brookfield Primary Academy vs Highwoods Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookfield Primary Academy
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
260 students
Highwoods Academy
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
| Measure | Brookfield Primary Academy Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Highwoods Academy Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #614 of 1,636 | #969 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6524 of 15,697 | #9811 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 260 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 260 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 50.8% |
| Capacity filled | 82.5% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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 | Mexborough | Mexborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brookfieldjunioracademy.org/ | www.highwoods.doncaster.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brookfield Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 41.5).
- •Brookfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 67%).
- •Brookfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Brookfield Primary Academy is the larger school with 260 students compared with 198.
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 Brookfield Primary Academy better than Highwoods Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brookfield Primary Academy ranks higher (56.7 vs 41.5 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 Brookfield Primary Academy and Highwoods Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mexborough and Mexborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookfield Primary Academy: 260. Highwoods Academy: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookfield Primary Academy and Highwoods Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brookfield Primary Academy is 614th of 1,636 and Highwoods Academy is 969th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).