Bank End Primary Academy vs The Mill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 638 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
The Mill Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | Bank End Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Mill Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #213 of 1,636 | #1112 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2497 of 15,697 | #11294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 199 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 47.2% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 3% |
| 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.bankend.org.uk/ | themillacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bank End Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 34.7).
- •Bank End Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 63%).
- •Bank End Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 3%).
- •The Mill Academy is the larger school with 211 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 The Mill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bank End Primary Academy ranks higher (77.8 vs 34.7 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 Bank End Primary Academy and The Mill Academy?
About 638 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. The Mill Academy: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bank End Primary Academy and The Mill Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bank End Primary Academy is 213th of 1,636 and The Mill Academy is 1112th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).