Norton Junior School vs Spa Academy Askern
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Junior School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
Spa Academy Askern
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
253 students
| Measure | Norton Junior School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Spa Academy Askern Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1152 of 1,636 | #1159 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11700 of 15,697 | #11782 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 236 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 253 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 50.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 64.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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 | nortonjuniorschool.org | spaacademyaskern.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (32.7 vs 32.3).
- •Spa Academy Askern does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 56%).
- •Spa Academy Askern does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Spa Academy Askern is the larger school with 253 students compared with 236.
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 Norton Junior School better than Spa Academy Askern?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Norton Junior School and Spa Academy Askern?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton Junior School: 236. Spa Academy Askern: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton Junior School and Spa Academy Askern rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Norton Junior School is 1152nd of 1,636 and Spa Academy Askern is 1159th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).