Kirkby Avenue Primary School vs Scawsby Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkby Avenue Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
Scawsby Junior Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
| Measure | Kirkby Avenue Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scawsby Junior Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1073 of 1,636 | #1028 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10851 of 15,697 | #10423 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 347 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 1% |
| 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.kirkbyavenueprimaryschool.co.uk | www.scawsbyjunioracademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Scawsby Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.7 vs 36.8).
- •Kirkby Avenue Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 1%).
- •Scawsby Junior Academy is the larger school with 355 students compared with 347.
- •Kirkby Avenue Primary School is a local authority school while Scawsby Junior Academy is a academy 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 Kirkby Avenue Primary School better than Scawsby Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Scawsby Junior Academy ranks higher (38.7 vs 36.8 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 Kirkby Avenue Primary School and Scawsby Junior Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkby Avenue Primary School: 347. Scawsby Junior Academy: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkby Avenue Primary School and Scawsby Junior Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kirkby Avenue Primary School is 1073rd of 1,636 and Scawsby Junior Academy is 1028th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).