Hill Top Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 588 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
| Measure | Hill Top Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #245 of 1,636 | #711 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2777 of 15,697 | #7481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 380 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 4% |
| 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.hilltop-primary.co.uk/ | www.st-marys-pri.doncaster.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hill Top Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 52.4).
- •Hill Top Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 71%).
- •Hill Top Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 4%).
- •Hill Top Academy is the larger school with 380 students compared with 198.
- •Hill Top Academy is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington 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 Hill Top Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington?
On the Success Index (England), Hill Top Academy ranks higher (76.2 vs 52.4 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington?
About 588 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. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill Top Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hill Top Academy is 245th of 1,636 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington is 711th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).