Morley Place Academy vs Thurcroft Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 10.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morley Place Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
289 students
Thurcroft Junior Academy
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
289 students
| Measure | Morley Place Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thurcroft Junior Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #704 of 1,636 | #668 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7390 of 15,697 | #7140 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 289 | 289 |
| Pupils on roll | 289 | 289 |
| Free school meals | 50.2% | 46% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 5% |
| 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 | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.thurcroftacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Thurcroft Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 52.8).
- •Morley Place Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 76%).
- •Thurcroft Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
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 Morley Place Academy better than Thurcroft Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Thurcroft Junior Academy ranks higher (53.8 vs 52.8 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 Morley Place Academy and Thurcroft Junior Academy?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Morley Place Academy: 289. Thurcroft Junior Academy: 289. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Morley Place Academy and Thurcroft Junior Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Morley Place Academy is 704th of 1,636 and Thurcroft Junior Academy is 668th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).