Kirkby Avenue Primary School vs Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 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
Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
276 students
| Measure | Kirkby Avenue Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1073 of 1,636 | #385 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10851 of 15,697 | #4123 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 347 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 276 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 11% |
| 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.castlehillsacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.8 vs 36.8).
- •Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 61%).
- •Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •Kirkby Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 276.
- •Kirkby Avenue Primary School is a local authority school while Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary 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 Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy ranks higher (68.8 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 Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy?
About 1.6 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. Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkby Avenue Primary School and Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kirkby Avenue Primary School is 1073rd of 1,636 and Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy is 385th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).