Gilberdyke 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, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilberdyke Primary School
Brough · 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 | Gilberdyke Primary School Brough, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #394 of 1,636 | #1081 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4206 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 | 23.2% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Brough | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | gilberdykeprimary.org.uk | www.stmarysacademytrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gilberdyke Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.3 vs 36.4).
- •Gilberdyke Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 51%).
- •Gilberdyke Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% 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 Gilberdyke Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley?
On the Success Index (England), Gilberdyke Primary School ranks higher (68.3 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 Gilberdyke Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Brough and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gilberdyke Primary School: 208. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gilberdyke Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gilberdyke Primary School is 394th 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).