Athersley South Primary School vs Epworth Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 43 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
Epworth Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
306 students
| Measure | Athersley South Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Epworth Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #653 of 1,636 | #104 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6946 of 15,697 | #1180 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 306 | 306 |
| Pupils on roll | 306 | 306 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 16% |
| 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 | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.athersleysouth-primary.co.uk | www.epworthprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Epworth Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 54.7).
- •Epworth Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 66%).
- •Epworth Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 15%).
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 Epworth Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Epworth Primary Academy ranks higher (86.8 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 Epworth Primary Academy?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Athersley South Primary School: 306. Epworth Primary Academy: 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Athersley South Primary School and Epworth Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Athersley South Primary School is 653rd of 1,636 and Epworth Primary Academy is 104th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).