Carlton Primary Academy vs Lift Meadstead
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 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
Lift Meadstead
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
| Measure | Carlton Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lift Meadstead Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #602 of 1,636 | #623 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6433 of 15,697 | #6647 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 317 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 14% |
| 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.meadsteadprimaryacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (57.1 vs 56.2).
- •Lift Meadstead does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 64%).
- •Lift Meadstead does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 12%).
- •Carlton Primary Academy is the larger school with 317 students compared with 215.
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 Lift Meadstead?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carlton Primary Academy and Lift Meadstead?
About 1.7 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. Lift Meadstead: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Primary Academy and Lift Meadstead rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carlton Primary Academy is 602nd of 1,636 and Lift Meadstead is 623rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).