East Garforth Primary Academy vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Garforth Primary Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | East Garforth Primary Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 1,636 | #1081 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #445 of 15,697 | #10966 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 208 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 60.1% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 40% | 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 | Leeds | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.egpa.org.uk | www.stmarysacademytrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •East Garforth Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 36.4).
- •East Garforth Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 51%).
- •East Garforth Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (40% vs 3%).
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 East Garforth Primary Academy better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley?
On the Success Index (England), East Garforth Primary Academy ranks higher (93.5 vs 36.4 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 East Garforth Primary Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Garforth Primary Academy: 208. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Garforth Primary Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
East Garforth Primary Academy is 35th of 1,636 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley is 1081st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).