Gawber Primary School vs Wilthorpe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 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
Wilthorpe Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
394 students
| Measure | Gawber Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wilthorpe Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 1,636 | #536 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #650 of 15,697 | #5851 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 7% |
| 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.wilthorpeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gawber Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.3 vs 60.0).
- •Gawber Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 71%).
- •Gawber Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 7%).
- •Wilthorpe Primary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 211.
- •Gawber Primary School is a local authority school while Wilthorpe Primary School 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 Wilthorpe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gawber Primary School ranks higher (91.3 vs 60.0 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 Wilthorpe Primary School?
About 1.6 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. Wilthorpe Primary School: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gawber Primary School and Wilthorpe Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gawber Primary School is 55th of 1,636 and Wilthorpe Primary School is 536th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).