Bank End Primary Academy vs Barnsley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 208 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bank End Primary Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
Barnsley Academy
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
874 students
| Measure | Bank End Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Barnsley Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #213 of 1,636 | #202 of 366 |
| National rank | #2497 of 15,697 | #2368 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 199 | 874 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 874 |
| Free school meals | 47.2% | 49.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bankend.org.uk/ | www.barnsley-academy.org |
The verdict
- •Bank End Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 41.6).
- •Barnsley Academy is the larger school with 874 students compared with 199.
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 Bank End Primary Academy better than Barnsley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bank End Primary Academy ranks higher (77.8 vs 41.6 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 Bank End Primary Academy and Barnsley Academy?
About 208 m in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bank End Primary Academy: 199. Barnsley Academy: 874. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bank End Primary Academy and Barnsley Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bank End Primary Academy is 213th of 1,636 and Barnsley Academy is 202nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).