Dringhouses Primary School vs Shawlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 50 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dringhouses Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
312 students
Shawlands Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
| Measure | Dringhouses Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shawlands Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #283 of 1,636 | #1054 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3173 of 15,697 | #10677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 312 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | York | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | dringhousesprimary.org/ | www.shawlandsprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dringhouses Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.9 vs 37.7).
- •Dringhouses Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 64%).
- •Dringhouses Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Dringhouses Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 311.
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 Dringhouses Primary School better than Shawlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dringhouses Primary School ranks higher (73.9 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 Dringhouses Primary School and Shawlands Primary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between York and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dringhouses Primary School: 312. Shawlands Primary School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dringhouses Primary School and Shawlands Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dringhouses Primary School is 283rd 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).