Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Sheep Dip Lane Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
Sheep Dip Lane Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sheep Dip Lane Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #995 of 1,636 | #703 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10060 of 15,697 | #7376 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 215 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 51.7% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 82.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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.holyfamily.doncaster.sch.uk/ | www.sheepdiplane.doncaster.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sheep Dip Lane Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.9 vs 40.4).
- •Sheep Dip Lane Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 52%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 5%).
- •Sheep Dip Lane Academy is the larger school with 256 students compared with 215.
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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School better than Sheep Dip Lane Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sheep Dip Lane Academy ranks higher (52.9 vs 40.4 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Sheep Dip Lane Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 215. Sheep Dip Lane Academy: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Sheep Dip Lane Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 995th of 1,636 and Sheep Dip Lane Academy is 703rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).