Doncaster UTC vs St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 795 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doncaster UTC
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
770 students
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
243 students
| Measure | Doncaster UTC Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 366 | #512 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2054 of 4,090 | #5579 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 770 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 770 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 27.8% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.0 | – |
| town | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.xavier.doncaster.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 48.2).
- •Doncaster UTC is the larger school with 770 students compared with 243.
- •Doncaster UTC is a academy school while St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School 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 Doncaster UTC better than St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 48.2 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 Doncaster UTC and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School?
About 795 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Doncaster UTC: 770. St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Doncaster UTC and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Doncaster UTC is 175th of 366 and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is 512th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).