Barnburgh Primary Academy vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnburgh Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
| Measure | Barnburgh Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #494 of 1,636 | #1531 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5414 of 15,697 | #14920 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 232 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Doncaster | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barnburghacademy.com | www.federationcc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Barnburgh Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 13.1).
- •Barnburgh Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 35%).
- •Barnburgh Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Barnburgh Primary Academy is the larger school with 232 students compared with 160.
- •Barnburgh Primary Academy is a academy school while Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Barnburgh Primary Academy better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barnburgh Primary Academy ranks higher (62.0 vs 13.1 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 Barnburgh Primary Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnburgh Primary Academy: 232. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnburgh Primary Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barnburgh Primary Academy is 494th of 1,636 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 1531st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).