Hill House School vs St Oswald's CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill House School
SOUTH YORKSHIRE · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
945 students
St Oswald's CofE Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Hill House School SOUTH YORKSHIRE, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Oswald's CofE Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #311 of 366 | #392 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3530 of 4,090 | #4200 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 945 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 945 | 226 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.0 | – |
| town | SOUTH YORKSHIRE | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.thehillhouseschool.com/ | www.stoswaldsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 20.1).
- •Hill House School is the larger school with 945 students compared with 226.
- •Hill House School is a independent 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hill House School better than St Oswald's CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's CofE Academy ranks higher (68.4 vs 20.1 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 Hill House School and St Oswald's CofE Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between SOUTH YORKSHIRE and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hill House School: 945. St Oswald's CofE Academy: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill House School and St Oswald's CofE Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hill House School is 311th of 366 and St Oswald's CofE Academy is 392nd of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).