Castle Academy vs Hill Top Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
143 students
Hill Top Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
380 students
| Measure | Castle Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hill Top Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #561 of 1,636 | #245 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6092 of 15,697 | #2777 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 143 | 380 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 380 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 24% |
| 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.astreacastle.org | www.hilltop-primary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hill Top Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 58.8).
- •Hill Top Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 74%).
- •Hill Top Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 9%).
- •Hill Top Academy is the larger school with 380 students compared with 143.
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 Castle Academy better than Hill Top Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hill Top Academy ranks higher (76.2 vs 58.8 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 Castle Academy and Hill Top Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Academy: 143. Hill Top Academy: 380. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Academy and Hill Top Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castle Academy is 561st of 1,636 and Hill Top Academy is 245th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).