Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
119 students
| Measure | Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 1,636 | #1591 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3415 of 15,697 | #15346 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 119 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 119 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 68% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brierleyschool.com | www.sacredheart.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 8.9).
- •Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 30%).
- •Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 119.
- •Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (72.5 vs 8.9 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 Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 205. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 314th of 1,636 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 1591st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).