Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School vs Plover Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 673 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
Plover Primary School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Plover Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1068 of 1,636 | #1035 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10813 of 15,697 | #10516 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 215 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | www.ourladymountcarmel.doncaster.sch.uk/ | ploverschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Plover Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 37.0).
- •Plover Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 47%).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Plover Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 215.
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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School better than Plover Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Plover Primary School ranks higher (38.3 vs 37.0 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School and Plover Primary School?
About 673 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School: 215. Plover Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School and Plover Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is 1068th of 1,636 and Plover Primary School is 1035th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).