Darton Primary School vs Mapplewell Primary School
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.
Darton Primary School
Barnsley South · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
297 students
Mapplewell Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
| Measure | Darton Primary School Barnsley South, Yorkshire and the Humber | Mapplewell Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1055 of 1,636 | #189 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10687 of 15,697 | #2199 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 297 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 127% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 16% |
| 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 South | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | dartonprimary.org.uk | www.mapplewellprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Mapplewell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.7 vs 37.6).
- •Mapplewell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 58%).
- •Mapplewell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 3%).
- •Mapplewell Primary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 297.
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 Primary School better than Mapplewell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mapplewell Primary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 37.6 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 Darton Primary School and Mapplewell Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Barnsley South and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darton Primary School: 297. Mapplewell Primary School: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darton Primary School and Mapplewell Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Darton Primary School is 1055th of 1,636 and Mapplewell Primary School is 189th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).