Sir Thomas Wharton Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,226 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
| Measure | Sir Thomas Wharton Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #236 of 366 | #711 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2664 of 4,090 | #7481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,226 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,226 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.42 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.9 | – |
| town | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stwacademy.com/ | www.st-marys-pri.doncaster.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 35.8).
- •Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is the larger school with 1,226 students compared with 198.
- •Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington 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 Sir Thomas Wharton Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington ranks higher (52.4 vs 35.8 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 Sir Thomas Wharton Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy: 1,226. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir Thomas Wharton Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is 236th of 366 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington is 711th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).