Hoyland Springwood Primary School vs West Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 861 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
159 students
West Meadows Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | Hoyland Springwood Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | West Meadows Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1544 of 1,636 | #1168 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14999 of 15,697 | #11873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 159 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 52.2% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.hoylandspringwood.org | www.westmeadows.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.8 vs 12.4).
- •West Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 48%).
- •West Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •West Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 159.
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 Springwood Primary School better than West Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Meadows Primary School ranks higher (31.8 vs 12.4 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 Hoyland Springwood Primary School and West Meadows Primary School?
About 861 m in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hoyland Springwood Primary School: 159. West Meadows Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hoyland Springwood Primary School and West Meadows Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hoyland Springwood Primary School is 1544th of 1,636 and West Meadows Primary School is 1168th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).