New Pastures Primary School vs St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Pastures Primary School
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
270 students
St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
226 students
| Measure | New Pastures Primary School Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1389 of 1,636 | #1270 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13826 of 15,697 | #12762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 270 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 36.3% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 117.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Mexborough | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.newpasturesprimary.org.uk | www.st-albans.doncaster.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.3 vs 21.0).
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 48%).
- •New Pastures Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •New Pastures Primary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 226.
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 New Pastures Primary School better than St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (27.3 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 New Pastures Primary School and St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mexborough and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Pastures Primary School: 270. St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Pastures Primary School and St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
New Pastures Primary School is 1389th of 1,636 and St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 1270th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).