Holy Rood Catholic 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, 652 m 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1213 of 1,636 | #1081 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12243 of 15,697 | #10966 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 199 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.holyroodschool.co.uk | www.stmarysacademytrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 29.8).
- •Holy Rood Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 51%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley is the larger school with 208 students compared with 199.
- •Holy Rood Catholic 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 Holy Rood Catholic Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley ranks higher (36.4 vs 29.8 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 Holy Rood Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley?
About 652 m 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. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Rood Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is 1213th 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).