Hollybush Primary vs Thorne King Edward Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollybush Primary
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
337 students
Thorne King Edward Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
336 students
| Measure | Hollybush Primary Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thorne King Edward Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1354 of 1,636 | #1342 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13517 of 15,697 | #13446 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 337 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 65.9% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Leeds | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hollybushprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.kingedward.doncaster.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (23.1 vs 23.6).
- •Thorne King Edward Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 50%).
- •Hollybush Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Hollybush Primary is the larger school with 337 students compared with 336.
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 Hollybush Primary better than Thorne King Edward Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hollybush Primary and Thorne King Edward Primary School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hollybush Primary: 337. Thorne King Edward Primary School: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hollybush Primary and Thorne King Edward Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hollybush Primary is 1354th of 1,636 and Thorne King Edward Primary School is 1342nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).