Carrfield Primary Academy vs Goldthorpe Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrfield Primary Academy
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
282 students
Goldthorpe Primary Academy
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
293 students
| Measure | Carrfield Primary Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Goldthorpe Primary Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1091 of 1,636 | #695 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11057 of 15,697 | #7291 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 282 | 293 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 293 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 48.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 12% |
| 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 | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.astreacarrfield.org | www.goldthorpepa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Goldthorpe Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 35.9).
- •Goldthorpe Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 63%).
- •Goldthorpe Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Goldthorpe Primary Academy is the larger school with 293 students compared with 282.
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 Carrfield Primary Academy better than Goldthorpe Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Goldthorpe Primary Academy ranks higher (53.2 vs 35.9 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 Carrfield Primary Academy and Goldthorpe Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carrfield Primary Academy: 282. Goldthorpe Primary Academy: 293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carrfield Primary Academy and Goldthorpe Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carrfield Primary Academy is 1091st of 1,636 and Goldthorpe Primary Academy is 695th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).