Hayfield Lane Primary School vs St Oswald's CofE 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.
Hayfield Lane Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
439 students
St Oswald's CofE Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Hayfield Lane Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Oswald's CofE Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #379 of 1,636 | #392 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4064 of 15,697 | #4200 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 439 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104.5% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 3% |
| 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.hayfieldlane.org | www.stoswaldsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (69.1 vs 68.4).
- •St Oswald's CofE Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 69%).
- •Hayfield Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Hayfield Lane Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 226.
- •Hayfield Lane Primary School is a local authority school while St Oswald's CofE 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Hayfield Lane Primary School better than St Oswald's CofE Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hayfield Lane Primary School and St Oswald's CofE 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?
Hayfield Lane Primary School: 439. St Oswald's CofE Academy: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hayfield Lane Primary School and St Oswald's CofE Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hayfield Lane Primary School is 379th of 1,636 and St Oswald's CofE Academy is 392nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).