Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs Sherburn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Tadcaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
Sherburn High School
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
951 students
| Measure | Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sherburn High School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #109 of 1,636 | #66 of 366 |
| National rank | #1233 of 15,697 | #932 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 138 | 951 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 951 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.9 |
| town | Tadcaster | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barkstonash.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | www.sherburnhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 72.1).
- •Sherburn High School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 138.
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 Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than Sherburn High School?
On the Success Index (England), Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (86.4 vs 72.1 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 Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Sherburn High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Tadcaster and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 138. Sherburn High School: 951. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Sherburn High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 109th of 1,636 and Sherburn High School is 66th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).