Holy Rood Catholic Primary School vs Queens Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
Queens Road Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
| Measure | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Queens Road Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1213 of 1,636 | #1204 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12243 of 15,697 | #12170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 199 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 4% |
| 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.holyroodschool.co.uk | queensroad.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.8 vs 30.2).
- •Queens Road Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 53%).
- •Queens Road Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Queens Road Academy is the larger school with 208 students compared with 199.
- •Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Queens Road Academy 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 Holy Rood Catholic Primary School better than Queens Road Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Rood Catholic Primary School and Queens Road Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School: 199. Queens Road Academy: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Rood Catholic Primary School and Queens Road Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is 1213th of 1,636 and Queens Road Academy is 1204th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).