Birkwood Primary School vs Outwood Academy Shafton
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.
Birkwood Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
Outwood Academy Shafton
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,377 students
| Measure | Birkwood Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy Shafton Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #912 of 1,636 | #218 of 366 |
| National rank | #9291 of 15,697 | #2522 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 432 | 1,377 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 1,377 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 127.4% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birkwood.org.uk/ | www.shafton.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Birkwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.9 vs 38.7).
- •Outwood Academy Shafton is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 432.
- •Birkwood Primary School is a local authority school while Outwood Academy Shafton 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 Outwood Academy Shafton?
On the Success Index (England), Birkwood Primary School ranks higher (43.9 vs 38.7 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 Outwood Academy Shafton?
About 2.0 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. Outwood Academy Shafton: 1,377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkwood Primary School and Outwood Academy Shafton rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birkwood Primary School is 912th of 1,636 and Outwood Academy Shafton is 218th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).