Grange Lane Infant Academy vs Willow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grange Lane Infant Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
251 students
Willow Primary School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Grange Lane Infant Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Willow Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1328 of 1,636 | #124 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13275 of 15,697 | #1494 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 251 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 251 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.gliacademy.org.uk/ | www.willowprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.6 vs 24.5).
- •Willow Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 251.
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 Grange Lane Infant Academy better than Willow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Primary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 24.5 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 Grange Lane Infant Academy and Willow Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grange Lane Infant Academy: 251. Willow Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grange Lane Infant Academy and Willow Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Grange Lane Infant Academy is 1328th of 1,636 and Willow Primary School is 124th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).