Montagu Academy vs New Pastures 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.
Montagu Academy
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
352 students
New Pastures Primary School
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
270 students
| Measure | Montagu Academy Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | New Pastures Primary School Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #565 of 1,636 | #1389 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6117 of 15,697 | #13826 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 352 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 71.8% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Mexborough | Mexborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.montaguacademy.org.uk | www.newpasturesprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Montagu Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 21.0).
- •Montagu Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 48%).
- •Montagu Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Montagu Academy is the larger school with 352 students compared with 270.
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 Montagu Academy better than New Pastures Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Montagu Academy ranks higher (58.7 vs 21.0 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 Montagu Academy and New Pastures Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mexborough and Mexborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Montagu Academy: 352. New Pastures Primary School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Montagu Academy and New Pastures Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Montagu Academy is 565th of 1,636 and New Pastures Primary School is 1389th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).