Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School vs The Mallard Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
208 students
The Mallard Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
356 students
| Measure | Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Mallard Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 1,636 | #1462 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #84 of 15,697 | #14306 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 208 | 356 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 356 |
| Free school meals | 3% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.orchardinfants.wordpress.com/ | www.themallardacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.3 vs 17.9).
- •The Mallard Academy is the larger school with 356 students compared with 208.
- •Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School is a local authority school while The Mallard Academy is a academy 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 Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School better than The Mallard Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School ranks higher (98.3 vs 17.9 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 Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School and The Mallard Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School: 208. The Mallard Academy: 356. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School and The Mallard Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School is 5th of 1,636 and The Mallard Academy is 1462nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).