New Pastures Primary School vs Windhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 902 m 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
Windhill Primary School
Mexborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
302 students
| Measure | New Pastures Primary School Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Windhill Primary School Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1389 of 1,636 | #692 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13826 of 15,697 | #7281 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 270 | 302 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 302 |
| Free school meals | 36.3% | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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.newpasturesprimary.org.uk | www.windhillprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Windhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 21.0).
- •Windhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 48%).
- •Windhill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Windhill Primary School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 270.
- •New Pastures Primary School is a academy school while Windhill 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 New Pastures Primary School better than Windhill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Windhill Primary School ranks higher (53.3 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 Windhill Primary School?
About 902 m in a straight line, between Mexborough and Mexborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Pastures Primary School: 270. Windhill Primary School: 302. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Pastures Primary School and Windhill Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
New Pastures Primary School is 1389th of 1,636 and Windhill Primary School is 692nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).