Ackworth Mill Dam School vs Parkside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 9.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ackworth Mill Dam School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
Parkside Primary Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Ackworth Mill Dam School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Parkside Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #328 of 1,636 | #879 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3541 of 15,697 | #8950 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 225 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 0% |
| 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 | Pontefract | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.milldamschool.org | www.parksideacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ackworth Mill Dam School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 45.6).
- •Parkside Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 68%).
- •Ackworth Mill Dam School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 0%).
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 Ackworth Mill Dam School better than Parkside Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ackworth Mill Dam School ranks higher (71.9 vs 45.6 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 Ackworth Mill Dam School and Parkside Primary Academy?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ackworth Mill Dam School: 225. Parkside Primary Academy: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ackworth Mill Dam School and Parkside Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ackworth Mill Dam School is 328th of 1,636 and Parkside Primary Academy is 879th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).