Lakeside Primary Academy vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 144 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
379 students
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Lakeside Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1337 of 1,636 | #1120 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13409 of 15,697 | #11372 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 379 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 379 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.lakesidedoncaster.com | www.stpeterdoncaster.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 23.8).
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 51%).
- •Lakeside Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Lakeside Primary Academy is the larger school with 379 students compared with 204.
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 Lakeside Primary Academy better than St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (34.3 vs 23.8 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 Lakeside Primary Academy and St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
About 144 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lakeside Primary Academy: 379. St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lakeside Primary Academy and St Peter's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lakeside Primary Academy is 1337th of 1,636 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School is 1120th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).