Joseph Locke Primary School vs Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Locke Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Joseph Locke Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #416 of 1,636 | #751 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4456 of 15,697 | #7774 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 449 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 74.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| 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.josephlockeprimary.com | www.oakwellriseacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Joseph Locke Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 50.9).
- •Oakwell Rise Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 75%).
- •Joseph Locke Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Joseph Locke Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 236.
- •Joseph Locke Primary School is a local authority school while Oakwell Rise Primary 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 Joseph Locke Primary School better than Oakwell Rise Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Joseph Locke Primary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 50.9 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 Joseph Locke Primary School and Oakwell Rise Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Joseph Locke Primary School: 449. Oakwell Rise Primary Academy: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Joseph Locke Primary School and Oakwell Rise Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Joseph Locke Primary School is 416th of 1,636 and Oakwell Rise Primary Academy is 751st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).