Birkwood Primary School vs Ladywood 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.
Birkwood Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
Ladywood Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Birkwood Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ladywood Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #912 of 1,636 | #1323 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9291 of 15,697 | #13238 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 432 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 127.4% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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.birkwood.org.uk/ | www.ladywoodprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Birkwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.9 vs 24.7).
- •Birkwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 52%).
- •Birkwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Birkwood Primary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 213.
- •Birkwood Primary School is a local authority school while Ladywood Primary School is a academy 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 Birkwood Primary School better than Ladywood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birkwood Primary School ranks higher (43.9 vs 24.7 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 Birkwood Primary School and Ladywood 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?
Birkwood Primary School: 432. Ladywood Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkwood Primary School and Ladywood Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birkwood Primary School is 912th of 1,636 and Ladywood Primary School is 1323rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).