Highfields Primary Academy vs St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 995 m 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
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
153 students
| Measure | Highfields Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1175 of 1,636 | #1205 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11929 of 15,697 | #12175 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 101 | 153 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 153 |
| Free school meals | 66.7% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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.highfieldspa.org.uk | www.sjst.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Highfields Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.5 vs 30.2).
- •Highfields Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 55%).
- •St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 153 students compared with 101.
- •Highfields Primary Academy is a academy school while St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highfields Primary Academy better than St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highfields Primary Academy ranks higher (31.5 vs 30.2 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 Highfields Primary Academy and St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
About 995 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields Primary Academy: 101. St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School: 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields Primary Academy and St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Highfields Primary Academy is 1175th of 1,636 and St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is 1205th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).