Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy vs Shawlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
104 students
Shawlands Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
| Measure | Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shawlands Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #694 of 1,636 | #1054 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7288 of 15,697 | #10677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 104 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 49.5% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 0% |
| 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 | dodworthstjohns.org.uk/ | www.shawlandsprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 37.7).
- •Shawlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 59%).
- •Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Shawlands Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 104.
- •Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is a academy school while Shawlands Primary School is a local authority 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 Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy better than Shawlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (53.2 vs 37.7 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 Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy and Shawlands Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy: 104. Shawlands Primary School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy and Shawlands Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is 694th of 1,636 and Shawlands Primary School is 1054th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).