Birdwell Primary School vs Kirk Balk Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdwell Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
Kirk Balk Academy
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,318 students
| Measure | Birdwell Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kirk Balk Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #136 of 1,636 | #130 of 366 |
| National rank | #1653 of 15,697 | #1626 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 191 | 1,318 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 1,318 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birdwellprimary.co.uk | kba.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Birdwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 57.0).
- •Kirk Balk Academy is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 191.
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 Birdwell Primary School better than Kirk Balk Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Birdwell Primary School ranks higher (83.3 vs 57.0 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 Birdwell Primary School and Kirk Balk Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birdwell Primary School: 191. Kirk Balk Academy: 1,318. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birdwell Primary School and Kirk Balk Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birdwell Primary School is 136th of 1,636 and Kirk Balk Academy is 130th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).