Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School vs Lift Firth Park
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Barnsley · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,108 students
Lift Firth Park
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,115 students
| Measure | Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lift Firth Park Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 366 | #347 of 366 |
| National rank | #3486 of 4,090 | #3897 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,108 | 1,115 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,108 | 1,115 |
| Free school meals | 31.8% | 55.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 82.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.5 | 32.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19.7% | 24.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.4% | 44.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.13 | 2.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.firthparkacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.6 vs 12.1).
- •Lift Firth Park is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 1,108.
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 Trinity Catholic and Church of England School better than Lift Firth Park?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School ranks higher (20.6 vs 12.1 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 Trinity Catholic and Church of England School and Lift Firth Park?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School: 1,108. Lift Firth Park: 1,115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School and Lift Firth Park rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School is 307th of 366 and Lift Firth Park is 347th of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).