Gawber Primary School vs Horsforth Featherbank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gawber Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
211 students
Horsforth Featherbank Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Gawber Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Horsforth Featherbank Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #55 of 1,636 | #180 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #650 of 15,697 | #2126 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 10% |
| 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 | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.gawberprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.featherbank.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gawber Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.3 vs 80.2).
- •Horsforth Featherbank Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 80%).
- •Gawber Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 10%).
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 Gawber Primary School better than Horsforth Featherbank Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gawber Primary School ranks higher (91.3 vs 80.2 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 Gawber Primary School and Horsforth Featherbank Primary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gawber Primary School: 211. Horsforth Featherbank Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gawber Primary School and Horsforth Featherbank Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gawber Primary School is 55th of 1,636 and Horsforth Featherbank Primary School is 180th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).