Gawber Primary School 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, 1.2 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Gawber Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 1,636 | #1081 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #650 of 15,697 | #10966 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 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 | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.gawberprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stmarysacademytrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gawber Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.3 vs 36.4).
- •Gawber Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 51%).
- •Gawber Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 3%).
- •Gawber Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 208.
- •Gawber Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley is a academy 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 Gawber Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley?
On the Success Index (England), Gawber Primary School ranks higher (91.3 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 Gawber Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gawber Primary School: 211. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gawber Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gawber Primary School is 55th 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).