Hoyland Common Primary School vs The Greetland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoyland Common Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
384 students
The Greetland Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
385 students
| Measure | Hoyland Common Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Greetland Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #520 of 1,636 | #91 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5668 of 15,697 | #947 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 384 | 385 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 385 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 17% |
| 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 | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hoylandcommonprimary.co.uk | www.greetlandacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Greetland Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.8 vs 60.9).
- •The Greetland Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 66%).
- •The Greetland Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 12%).
- •The Greetland Academy is the larger school with 385 students compared with 384.
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 Hoyland Common Primary School better than The Greetland Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Greetland Academy ranks higher (88.8 vs 60.9 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 Hoyland Common Primary School and The Greetland Academy?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hoyland Common Primary School: 384. The Greetland Academy: 385. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hoyland Common Primary School and The Greetland Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hoyland Common Primary School is 520th of 1,636 and The Greetland Academy is 91st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).