Carlton Primary Academy vs Cherry Dale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Primary Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
Cherry Dale Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
| Measure | Carlton Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Cherry Dale Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #602 of 1,636 | #759 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6433 of 15,697 | #7862 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 317 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 13% |
| 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.carltonprimary.co.uk | www.cherrydaleprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Carlton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 50.5).
- •Carlton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 63%).
- •Cherry Dale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
- •Cherry Dale Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 317.
- •Carlton Primary Academy is a academy school while Cherry Dale Primary School is a local authority 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 Carlton Primary Academy better than Cherry Dale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Carlton Primary Academy ranks higher (57.1 vs 50.5 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 Carlton Primary Academy and Cherry Dale Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Primary Academy: 317. Cherry Dale Primary School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Primary Academy and Cherry Dale Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carlton Primary Academy is 602nd of 1,636 and Cherry Dale Primary School is 759th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).