Richmond Hill Primary Academy vs Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Hill Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
414 students
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
208 students
| Measure | Richmond Hill Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #375 of 1,636 | #5 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3989 of 15,697 | #84 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 414 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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.richmond.doncaster.sch.uk | www.orchardinfants.wordpress.com/ |
The verdict
- •Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.3 vs 69.6).
- •Richmond Hill Primary Academy is the larger school with 414 students compared with 208.
- •Richmond Hill Primary Academy is a academy school while Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Richmond Hill Primary Academy better than Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School ranks higher (98.3 vs 69.6 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 Richmond Hill Primary Academy and Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richmond Hill Primary Academy: 414. Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richmond Hill Primary Academy and Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Richmond Hill Primary Academy is 375th of 1,636 and Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School is 5th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).