Carlton Primary Academy vs Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 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
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Barnsley · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,108 students
| Measure | Carlton Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #602 of 1,636 | #307 of 366 |
| National rank | #6433 of 15,697 | #3486 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 317 | 1,108 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 1,108 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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.carltonprimary.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Carlton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 20.6).
- •Carlton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 48%).
- •Carlton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
- •Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 317.
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 Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Carlton Primary Academy ranks higher (57.1 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 Carlton Primary Academy and Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School?
About 1.0 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. Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School: 1,108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Primary Academy and Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carlton Primary Academy is 602nd 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).