Copley Junior School vs Edlington Victoria Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copley Junior School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
194 students
Edlington Victoria Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
288 students
| Measure | Copley Junior School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Edlington Victoria Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #411 of 1,636 | #531 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4409 of 15,697 | #5797 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 194 | 288 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 288 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 52.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 67.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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.copley.doncaster.sch.uk | www.edlingtonvictoria.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Copley Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 60.2).
- •Edlington Victoria Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 74%).
- •Edlington Victoria Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Edlington Victoria Academy is the larger school with 288 students compared with 194.
- •Copley Junior School is a local authority school while Edlington Victoria Academy is a academy 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 Copley Junior School better than Edlington Victoria Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Copley Junior School ranks higher (67.3 vs 60.2 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 Copley Junior School and Edlington Victoria Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Copley Junior School: 194. Edlington Victoria Academy: 288. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copley Junior School and Edlington Victoria Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Copley Junior School is 411th of 1,636 and Edlington Victoria Academy is 531st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).