Marshland Primary Academy vs Thorne King Edward Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshland Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
187 students
Thorne King Edward Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
336 students
| Measure | Marshland Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thorne King Edward Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #831 of 1,636 | #1342 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8626 of 15,697 | #13446 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 187 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 56% |
| 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 | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | marshlandprimaryacademy.org.uk | www.kingedward.doncaster.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marshland Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.2 vs 23.6).
- •Marshland Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 56%).
- •Thorne King Edward Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 187.
- •Marshland Primary Academy is a academy school while Thorne King Edward Primary School is a local authority 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 Marshland Primary Academy better than Thorne King Edward Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marshland Primary Academy ranks higher (47.2 vs 23.6 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 Marshland Primary Academy and Thorne King Edward Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marshland Primary Academy: 187. Thorne King Edward Primary School: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marshland Primary Academy and Thorne King Edward Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Marshland Primary Academy is 831st of 1,636 and Thorne King Edward Primary School is 1342nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).