Athersley North Primary School vs Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athersley North Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
290 students
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Barnsley · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,108 students
| Measure | Athersley North Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1489 of 1,636 | #307 of 366 |
| National rank | #14553 of 15,697 | #3486 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 290 | 1,108 |
| Pupils on roll | 290 | 1,108 |
| Free school meals | 56.3% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 19.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.athersleynorthprimary.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.6 vs 16.1).
- •Athersley North Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49% vs 48%).
- •Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 290.
- •Athersley North Primary School is a local authority school while Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School 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 Athersley North Primary School better than Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School ranks higher (20.6 vs 16.1 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 Athersley North Primary School and Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Athersley North Primary School: 290. Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School: 1,108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Athersley North Primary School and Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Athersley North Primary School is 1489th of 1,636 and Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School is 307th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).