Sycamore Hall Preparatory School vs The Mallard Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 831 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School
Doncaster · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
16 students
The Mallard Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
356 students
| Measure | Sycamore Hall Preparatory School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Mallard Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1462 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #14306 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 16 | 356 |
| Pupils on roll | 16 | 356 |
| Free school meals | – | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 35.6% | 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.themallardacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Mallard Academy is the larger school with 356 students compared with 16.
- •Sycamore Hall Preparatory School is a independent 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 Sycamore Hall Preparatory School better than The Mallard Academy?
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 Sycamore Hall Preparatory School and The Mallard Academy?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School: 16. The Mallard Academy: 356. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sycamore Hall Preparatory School and The Mallard Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School is unranked and The Mallard Academy is 1462nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).