Sir Thomas Wharton Academy vs Wadworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.1 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
Wadworth Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
145 students
| Measure | Sir Thomas Wharton Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wadworth Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #236 of 366 | #1108 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2664 of 4,090 | #11263 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,226 | 145 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,226 | 145 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 69% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.wadworthprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (35.8 vs 34.9).
- •Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is the larger school with 1,226 students compared with 145.
- •Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is a academy school while Wadworth 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 Sir Thomas Wharton Academy better than Wadworth Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sir Thomas Wharton Academy and Wadworth Primary School?
About 3.1 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. Wadworth Primary School: 145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir Thomas Wharton Academy and Wadworth Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is 236th of 366 and Wadworth Primary School is 1108th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).