Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Darton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
160 students
Darton Academy
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,099 students
| Measure | Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Darton Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #23 of 1,636 | #48 of 366 |
| National rank | #338 of 15,697 | #724 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 160 | 1,099 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 1,099 |
| Free school meals | 1.3% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cawthorneprimary.co.uk | www.dartonacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.8 vs 76.8).
- •Darton Academy is the larger school with 1,099 students compared with 160.
- •Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Darton Academy 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 Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Darton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (94.8 vs 76.8 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 Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Darton Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 160. Darton Academy: 1,099. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Darton Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 23rd of 1,636 and Darton Academy is 48th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).