Darton Academy vs Mapplewell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darton Academy
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,099 students
Mapplewell Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
| Measure | Darton Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Mapplewell Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #48 of 366 | #189 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #724 of 4,090 | #2199 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,099 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,099 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 127% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| 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.dartonacademy.org.uk | www.mapplewellprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Mapplewell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.7 vs 76.8).
- •Darton Academy is the larger school with 1,099 students compared with 343.
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 Darton Academy better than Mapplewell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mapplewell Primary School ranks higher (79.7 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 Darton Academy and Mapplewell Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darton Academy: 1,099. Mapplewell Primary School: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darton Academy and Mapplewell Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Darton Academy is 48th of 366 and Mapplewell Primary School is 189th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).