Southfield Primary vs Willoughby Road Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southfield Primary
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Scunthorpe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | Southfield Primary Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Willoughby Road Primary Academy Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 1,636 | #906 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #402 of 15,697 | #9174 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 248 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 70.5% | 66% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 6% |
| 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 | Scunthorpe |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | southfield.doncaster.sch.uk | www.wrpacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southfield Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 44.6).
- •Southfield Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 67%).
- •Southfield Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 6%).
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 Southfield Primary better than Willoughby Road Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Southfield Primary ranks higher (94.0 vs 44.6 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 Southfield Primary and Willoughby Road Primary Academy?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Scunthorpe in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southfield Primary: 248. Willoughby Road Primary Academy: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southfield Primary and Willoughby Road Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Southfield Primary is 31st of 1,636 and Willoughby Road Primary Academy is 906th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).