Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Tranmoor Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
Tranmoor Primary
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
426 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Tranmoor Primary Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #817 of 1,636 | #1143 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8495 of 15,697 | #11623 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 217 | 426 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 426 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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.ourladysorrows.doncaster.sch.uk | www.tranmoor.doncaster.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 33.1).
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 54%).
- •Tranmoor Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Tranmoor Primary is the larger school with 426 students compared with 217.
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 Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Tranmoor Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (47.7 vs 33.1 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 Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy and Tranmoor Primary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy: 217. Tranmoor Primary: 426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy and Tranmoor Primary rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy is 817th of 1,636 and Tranmoor Primary is 1143rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).