All Saints Academy Darfield vs St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints Academy Darfield
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
141 students
| Measure | All Saints Academy Darfield Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1357 of 1,636 | #1433 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13558 of 15,697 | #14099 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 207 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | allsaintsacademy.org.uk/ | www.federationcc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •All Saints Academy Darfield scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.8 vs 19.3).
- •All Saints Academy Darfield does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 50%).
- •All Saints Academy Darfield is the larger school with 207 students compared with 141.
- •All Saints Academy Darfield is a academy school while St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 All Saints Academy Darfield better than St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), All Saints Academy Darfield ranks higher (22.8 vs 19.3 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 All Saints Academy Darfield and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
All Saints Academy Darfield: 207. St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do All Saints Academy Darfield and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
All Saints Academy Darfield is 1357th of 1,636 and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is 1433rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).