Birkwood Primary School vs Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
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
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
394 students
| Measure | Birkwood Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #912 of 1,636 | #577 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9291 of 15,697 | #6234 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 432 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 42.3% |
| Capacity filled | 127.4% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 29% |
| 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.littleworth.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 43.9).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 61%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 9%).
- •Birkwood Primary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 394.
- •Birkwood Primary School is a local authority school while Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Birkwood Primary School better than Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange ranks higher (58.2 vs 43.9 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 Birkwood Primary School and Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange?
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. Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkwood Primary School and Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birkwood Primary School is 912th of 1,636 and Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange is 577th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).