Outwood Academy Danum vs Plover Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 815 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Danum
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,083 students
Plover Primary School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Danum Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Plover Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #244 of 366 | #1035 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2752 of 4,090 | #10516 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,083 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,083 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 56.2% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.75 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.1 | – |
| town | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.danum.outwood.com | ploverschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Plover Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 33.9).
- •Outwood Academy Danum is the larger school with 1,083 students compared with 408.
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 Outwood Academy Danum better than Plover Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Plover Primary School ranks higher (38.3 vs 33.9 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 Outwood Academy Danum and Plover Primary School?
About 815 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Danum: 1,083. Plover Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Danum and Plover Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Academy Danum is 244th of 366 and Plover Primary School is 1035th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).