Don Valley Academy vs Sirius Academy North
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Valley Academy
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,093 students
Sirius Academy North
Hull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,095 students
| Measure | Don Valley Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sirius Academy North Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 366 | #308 of 366 |
| National rank | #1649 of 4,090 | #3498 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,093 | 1,095 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,093 | 1,095 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 53% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | 37.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.1% | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.7% | 52.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.38 | 3.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Doncaster | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.donvalleyacademy.org.uk/ | www.siriusacademynorth.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Don Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 20.5).
- •Sirius Academy North is the larger school with 1,095 students compared with 1,093.
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 Don Valley Academy better than Sirius Academy North?
On the Success Index (England), Don Valley Academy ranks higher (56.4 vs 20.5 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 Don Valley Academy and Sirius Academy North?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Don Valley Academy: 1,093. Sirius Academy North: 1,095. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Don Valley Academy and Sirius Academy North rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Don Valley Academy is 133rd of 366 and Sirius Academy North is 308th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).