Jump Primary Academy vs St Helen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jump Primary Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
| Measure | Jump Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Helen's Catholic Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1614 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #15505 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | – | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 126 |
| Free school meals | – | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.jumpprimaryacademy.org.uk | www.federationcc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Jump Primary Academy is a academy school while St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Jump Primary Academy better than St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jump Primary Academy and St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How do Jump Primary Academy and St Helen's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Jump Primary Academy is unranked and St Helen's Catholic Primary School is 1614th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).