Birdwell Primary School vs St Helen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.5 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
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
| Measure | Birdwell Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Helen's Catholic Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #136 of 1,636 | #1614 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1653 of 15,697 | #15505 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 191 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 0% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 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 | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birdwellprimary.co.uk | www.federationcc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Birdwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 6.8).
- •Birdwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 0%).
- •Birdwell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 0%).
- •Birdwell Primary School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 126.
- •Birdwell Primary School is a academy school while St Helen's 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 Birdwell Primary School better than St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birdwell Primary School ranks higher (83.3 vs 6.8 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 St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.5 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. St Helen's Catholic Primary School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birdwell Primary School and St Helen's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birdwell Primary School is 136th of 1,636 and St Helen's Catholic Primary School is 1614th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).