Scawsby Junior Academy vs Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 394 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scawsby Junior Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
302 students
| Measure | Scawsby Junior Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1028 of 1,636 | #709 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10423 of 15,697 | #7454 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 355 | 302 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 302 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 10% |
| 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.scawsbyjunioracademy.co.uk | www.sunnyfields.doncaster.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 38.7).
- •Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 61%).
- •Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 1%).
- •Scawsby Junior Academy is the larger school with 355 students compared with 302.
- •Scawsby Junior Academy is a academy school while Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary 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 Scawsby Junior Academy better than Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 38.7 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 Scawsby Junior Academy and Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School?
About 394 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Scawsby Junior Academy: 355. Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School: 302. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scawsby Junior Academy and Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Scawsby Junior Academy is 1028th of 1,636 and Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School is 709th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).