Athersley South Primary School vs Burton Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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 South Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
306 students
Burton Road Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
331 students
| Measure | Athersley South Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Burton Road Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #653 of 1,636 | #214 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6946 of 15,697 | #2502 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 306 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 306 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 17% |
| 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.athersleysouth-primary.co.uk | www.burtonroadprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burton Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 54.7).
- •Burton Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 66%).
- •Burton Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 15%).
- •Burton Road Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 306.
- •Athersley South Primary School is a academy school while Burton Road 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 Athersley South Primary School better than Burton Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Burton Road Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 54.7 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 South Primary School and Burton Road Primary 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 South Primary School: 306. Burton Road Primary School: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Athersley South Primary School and Burton Road Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Athersley South Primary School is 653rd of 1,636 and Burton Road Primary School is 214th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).