Burton Road Primary School vs Lower Wortley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 26 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
Lower Wortley Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
331 students
| Measure | Burton Road Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lower Wortley Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #214 of 1,636 | #963 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2502 of 15,697 | #9772 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 331 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 7% |
| 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 | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.burtonroadprimary.org.uk/ | www.lowerwortley-pri.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burton Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 41.7).
- •Burton Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 55%).
- •Burton Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
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 Lower Wortley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Burton Road Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 41.7 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 Burton Road Primary School and Lower Wortley Primary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burton Road Primary School: 331. Lower Wortley Primary School: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton Road Primary School and Lower Wortley Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Burton Road Primary School is 214th of 1,636 and Lower Wortley Primary School is 963rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).