Carcroft Primary School vs Toll Bar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carcroft Primary School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
Toll Bar Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
186 students
| Measure | Carcroft Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Toll Bar Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1491 of 1,636 | #1172 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14585 of 15,697 | #11899 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 225 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 56% | 70.2% |
| Capacity filled | 53.6% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.carcroftschool.co.uk/ | www.tollbar.doncaster.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Toll Bar Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 15.8).
- •Toll Bar Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 53%).
- •Toll Bar Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Carcroft Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 186.
- •Carcroft Primary School is a academy school while Toll Bar Primary School is a local authority 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 Carcroft Primary School better than Toll Bar Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Toll Bar Primary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 15.8 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 Carcroft Primary School and Toll Bar Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carcroft Primary School: 225. Toll Bar Primary School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carcroft Primary School and Toll Bar Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carcroft Primary School is 1491st of 1,636 and Toll Bar Primary School is 1172nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).