Castle Academy vs St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 941 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
143 students
St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
226 students
| Measure | Castle Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #561 of 1,636 | #1270 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6092 of 15,697 | #12762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 143 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 117.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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.st-albans.doncaster.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 27.3).
- •Castle Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 58%).
- •Castle Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 226 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Academy ranks higher (58.8 vs 27.3 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 941 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Academy: 143. St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Academy and St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castle Academy is 561st of 1,636 and St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 1270th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).