Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy vs Swinton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Swinton Academy
Mexborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
870 students
| Measure | Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Swinton Academy Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1369 of 1,636 | #222 of 366 |
| National rank | #13650 of 15,697 | #2574 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 218 | 870 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 870 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 77% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.7 |
| town | Mexborough | Mexborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stthomas-kilnhurst.co.uk/ | www.swintonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Swinton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 22.2).
- •Swinton Academy is the larger school with 870 students compared with 218.
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 Swinton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Swinton Academy ranks higher (37.7 vs 22.2 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 Swinton Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mexborough and Mexborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy: 218. Swinton Academy: 870. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy and Swinton Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy is 1369th of 1,636 and Swinton Academy is 222nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).