Hill Top Academy vs Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 763 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill Top Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
380 students
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,226 students
| Measure | Hill Top Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sir Thomas Wharton Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #245 of 1,636 | #236 of 366 |
| National rank | #2777 of 15,697 | #2664 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 380 | 1,226 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 1,226 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.9 |
| town | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hilltop-primary.co.uk/ | www.stwacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hill Top Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 35.8).
- •Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is the larger school with 1,226 students compared with 380.
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 Top Academy better than Sir Thomas Wharton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hill Top Academy ranks higher (76.2 vs 35.8 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 Top Academy and Sir Thomas Wharton Academy?
About 763 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hill Top Academy: 380. Sir Thomas Wharton Academy: 1,226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill Top Academy and Sir Thomas Wharton Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hill Top Academy is 245th of 1,636 and Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is 236th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).