Castle Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
| Measure | Castle Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #561 of 1,636 | #711 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6092 of 15,697 | #7481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 143 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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.astreacastle.org | www.st-marys-pri.doncaster.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 52.4).
- •Castle Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 71%).
- •Castle Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington is the larger school with 198 students compared with 143.
- •Castle Academy is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington 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 Castle Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Academy ranks higher (58.8 vs 52.4 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington?
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. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castle Academy is 561st of 1,636 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington is 711th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).