Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Silkstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.5 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
Silkstone Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Silkstone Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #23 of 1,636 | #290 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #338 of 15,697 | #3210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 160 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 3% |
| 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.cawthorneprimary.co.uk | silkstoneprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.8 vs 73.8).
- •Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 3%).
- •Silkstone Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 160.
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 Silkstone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (94.8 vs 73.8 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 Silkstone Primary School?
About 2.5 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. Silkstone Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Silkstone Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 23rd of 1,636 and Silkstone Primary School is 290th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).