Athersley North Primary School vs Lift Meadstead
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 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
Lift Meadstead
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
| Measure | Athersley North Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lift Meadstead Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1489 of 1,636 | #623 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14553 of 15,697 | #6647 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 290 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 290 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 56.3% | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 14% |
| 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.meadsteadprimaryacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Meadstead scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 16.1).
- •Lift Meadstead does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 49%).
- •Lift Meadstead does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 2%).
- •Athersley North Primary School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 215.
- •Athersley North Primary School is a local authority school while Lift Meadstead 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 Lift Meadstead?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Meadstead ranks higher (56.2 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 Lift Meadstead?
About 2.1 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. Lift Meadstead: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Athersley North Primary School and Lift Meadstead rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Athersley North Primary School is 1489th of 1,636 and Lift Meadstead is 623rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).