Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy vs The Ellis Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
172 students
The Ellis Church of England Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Ellis Church of England Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #752 of 1,636 | #164 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7788 of 15,697 | #1995 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 172 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | www.elsecarprimary.org | www.theellisschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Ellis Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 50.8).
- •The Ellis Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 172.
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 Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy better than The Ellis Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Ellis Church of England Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 50.8 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 Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy and The Ellis Church of England Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy: 172. The Ellis Church of England Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy and The Ellis Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy is 752nd of 1,636 and The Ellis Church of England Primary School is 164th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).