Highfields Primary Academy vs Lothersdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 70 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
101 students
Lothersdale Primary School
Keighley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
| Measure | Highfields Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lothersdale Primary School Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1175 of 1,636 | #276 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11929 of 15,697 | #3091 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 101 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 66.7% | 3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Keighley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.highfieldspa.org.uk | www.lothersdaleschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lothersdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 31.5).
- •Lothersdale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 67%).
- •Lothersdale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Highfields Primary Academy is the larger school with 101 students compared with 100.
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 Highfields Primary Academy better than Lothersdale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lothersdale Primary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 31.5 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 Highfields Primary Academy and Lothersdale Primary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Keighley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields Primary Academy: 101. Lothersdale Primary School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields Primary Academy and Lothersdale Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Highfields Primary Academy is 1175th of 1,636 and Lothersdale Primary School is 276th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).