St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington vs The Mallard Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
The Mallard Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
356 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Mallard Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #711 of 1,636 | #1462 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7481 of 15,697 | #14306 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 198 | 356 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 356 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.st-marys-pri.doncaster.sch.uk/ | www.themallardacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 17.9).
- •The Mallard Academy is the larger school with 356 students compared with 198.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington better than The Mallard Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington ranks higher (52.4 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington and The Mallard Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington: 198. The Mallard Academy: 356. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington and The Mallard Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington is 711th 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).