Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School vs Thorne King Edward Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Ossett · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
336 students
Thorne King Edward Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
336 students
| Measure | Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thorne King Edward Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 1,636 | #1342 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #855 of 15,697 | #13446 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 336 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 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 | Ossett | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | southdalecofe.co.uk | www.kingedward.doncaster.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 23.6).
- •Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 56%).
- •Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 0%).
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 Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School better than Thorne King Edward Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School ranks higher (89.6 vs 23.6 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 Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Thorne King Edward Primary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Ossett and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 336. Thorne King Edward Primary School: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Thorne King Edward Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 75th of 1,636 and Thorne King Edward Primary School is 1342nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).