Athersley North Primary School vs Laithes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 735 m 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
Laithes Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
308 students
| Measure | Athersley North Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Laithes Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1489 of 1,636 | #806 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14553 of 15,697 | #8366 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 290 | 308 |
| Pupils on roll | 290 | 308 |
| Free school meals | 56.3% | 49% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 8% |
| 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 | www.athersleynorthprimary.co.uk/ | www.laithesprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Laithes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.3 vs 16.1).
- •Laithes Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 49%).
- •Laithes Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Laithes Primary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 290.
- •Athersley North Primary School is a local authority school while Laithes Primary 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 Laithes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Laithes Primary School ranks higher (48.3 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 Laithes Primary School?
About 735 m 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. Laithes Primary School: 308. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Athersley North Primary School and Laithes Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Athersley North Primary School is 1489th of 1,636 and Laithes Primary School is 806th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).