Burton Road Primary School vs Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Road Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
331 students
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Barnsley · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,108 students
| Measure | Burton Road Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #214 of 1,636 | #307 of 366 |
| National rank | #2502 of 15,697 | #3486 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 331 | 1,108 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 1,108 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 19.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.burtonroadprimary.org.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Burton Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 20.6).
- •Burton Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 48%).
- •Burton Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 2%).
- •Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 331.
- •Burton Road Primary School is a local authority school while Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England 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 Burton Road Primary School better than Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Burton Road Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 20.6 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 Burton Road Primary School and Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burton Road Primary School: 331. Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School: 1,108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton Road Primary School and Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Burton Road Primary School is 214th of 1,636 and Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School is 307th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).