Barugh Green Primary School vs Darton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barugh Green Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
263 students
Darton Academy
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,099 students
| Measure | Barugh Green Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Darton Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #721 of 1,636 | #48 of 366 |
| National rank | #7568 of 15,697 | #724 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 263 | 1,099 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 1,099 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barughgreenprimary.co.uk | www.dartonacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Darton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 51.9).
- •Darton Academy is the larger school with 1,099 students compared with 263.
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 Barugh Green Primary School better than Darton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Darton Academy ranks higher (76.8 vs 51.9 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 Barugh Green Primary School and Darton Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barugh Green Primary School: 263. Darton Academy: 1,099. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barugh Green Primary School and Darton Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barugh Green Primary School is 721st of 1,636 and Darton Academy is 48th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).