Castle Academy vs Lound Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 16 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
Lound Infant School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
142 students
| Measure | Castle Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lound Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #561 of 1,636 | #488 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6092 of 15,697 | #5378 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 143 | 142 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 142 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 78.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.astreacastle.org | www.lound-inf.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lound Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 58.8).
- •Castle Academy is the larger school with 143 students compared with 142.
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 Lound Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Lound Infant School ranks higher (62.2 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 Lound Infant School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Academy: 143. Lound Infant School: 142. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Academy and Lound Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castle Academy is 561st of 1,636 and Lound Infant School is 488th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).