Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.5 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 in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
490 students
| Measure | Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 1,636 | #660 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1233 of 15,697 | #7022 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 138 | 490 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 490 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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 | Tadcaster | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barkstonash.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 54.4).
- •Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 76%).
- •Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 138.
- •Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community 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 Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (86.4 vs 54.4 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 in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School?
About 3.5 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 in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School: 490. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 109th of 1,636 and Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School is 660th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).