Barnsley Academy vs Ward Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnsley Academy
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
874 students
Ward Green Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
357 students
| Measure | Barnsley Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ward Green Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #202 of 366 | #853 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2368 of 4,090 | #8764 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 874 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 874 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 49.3% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.barnsley-academy.org | www.wardgreenprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ward Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.6 vs 41.6).
- •Barnsley Academy is the larger school with 874 students compared with 357.
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 Barnsley Academy better than Ward Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ward Green Primary School ranks higher (46.6 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 Barnsley Academy and Ward Green Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnsley Academy: 874. Ward Green Primary School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnsley Academy and Ward Green Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barnsley Academy is 202nd of 366 and Ward Green Primary School is 853rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).