Gooseacre Primary Academy vs Lakeside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 14 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gooseacre Primary Academy
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
378 students
Lakeside Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
379 students
| Measure | Gooseacre Primary Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lakeside Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #926 of 1,636 | #1337 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9495 of 15,697 | #13409 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 378 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 41.8% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 141% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| 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 | Rotherham | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.astreagooseacre.org | www.lakesidedoncaster.com |
The verdict
- •Gooseacre Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.0 vs 23.8).
- •Gooseacre Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 51%).
- •Gooseacre Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Lakeside Primary Academy is the larger school with 379 students compared with 378.
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 Gooseacre Primary Academy better than Lakeside Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gooseacre Primary Academy ranks higher (43.0 vs 23.8 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 Gooseacre Primary Academy and Lakeside Primary Academy?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gooseacre Primary Academy: 378. Lakeside Primary Academy: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gooseacre Primary Academy and Lakeside Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gooseacre Primary Academy is 926th of 1,636 and Lakeside Primary Academy is 1337th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).