Astrea Academy Dearne vs Barnburgh Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Astrea Academy Dearne
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,071 students
Barnburgh Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
| Measure | Astrea Academy Dearne Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Barnburgh Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #267 of 366 | #494 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2968 of 4,090 | #5414 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,071 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,071 | 232 |
| Free school meals | 45.6% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.astreadearne.org/ | www.barnburghacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Barnburgh Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 29.8).
- •Astrea Academy Dearne is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 232.
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 Astrea Academy Dearne better than Barnburgh Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barnburgh Primary Academy ranks higher (62.0 vs 29.8 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 Astrea Academy Dearne and Barnburgh Primary Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Astrea Academy Dearne: 1,071. Barnburgh Primary Academy: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Astrea Academy Dearne and Barnburgh Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Astrea Academy Dearne is 267th of 366 and Barnburgh Primary Academy is 494th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).