Highfield Farm Primary School vs Wath Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield Farm Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
Wath Academy
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,104 students
| Measure | Highfield Farm Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wath Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1606 of 1,636 | #114 of 366 |
| National rank | #15417 of 15,697 | #1501 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 76 | 2,104 |
| Pupils on roll | 76 | 2,104 |
| Free school meals | 60.5% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 42.2% | 116.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.9 |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.highfieldfarmprimary.co.uk | www.wathacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Wath Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 8.2).
- •Wath Academy is the larger school with 2,104 students compared with 76.
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 Highfield Farm Primary School better than Wath Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wath Academy ranks higher (59.8 vs 8.2 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 Highfield Farm Primary School and Wath Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Farm Primary School: 76. Wath Academy: 2,104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Farm Primary School and Wath Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Highfield Farm Primary School is 1606th of 1,636 and Wath Academy is 114th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).