Joseph Locke Primary School vs Trinity Academy St. Edwards
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 538 m 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
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
882 students
| Measure | Joseph Locke Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Trinity Academy St. Edwards Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #416 of 1,636 | #151 of 366 |
| National rank | #4456 of 15,697 | #1814 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 449 | 882 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 882 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | stedwards.trinitymat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Joseph Locke Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 53.3).
- •Trinity Academy St. Edwards is the larger school with 882 students compared with 449.
- •Joseph Locke Primary School is a local authority school while Trinity Academy St. Edwards 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 Trinity Academy St. Edwards?
On the Success Index (England), Joseph Locke Primary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 53.3 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 Trinity Academy St. Edwards?
About 538 m 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. Trinity Academy St. Edwards: 882. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Joseph Locke Primary School and Trinity Academy St. Edwards rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Joseph Locke Primary School is 416th of 1,636 and Trinity Academy St. Edwards is 151st of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).