Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy vs Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
| Measure | Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1369 of 1,636 | #1423 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13650 of 15,697 | #14036 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 218 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Mexborough | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stthomas-kilnhurst.co.uk/ | www.rawmarshsandhill.org |
The verdict
- •Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.2 vs 19.7).
- •Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 53%).
- •Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 218 students compared with 176.
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 Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy better than Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (22.2 vs 19.7 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 Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy and Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mexborough and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy: 218. Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy and Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy is 1369th of 1,636 and Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School is 1423rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).