Kings Oak Primary vs Netherwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Oak Primary
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
433 students
Netherwood Academy
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,229 students
| Measure | Kings Oak Primary Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Netherwood Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1251 of 1,636 | #226 of 366 |
| National rank | #12612 of 15,697 | #2593 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 433 | 1,229 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 1,229 |
| Free school meals | 32.6% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 76.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | kingsoakprimary.org/ | astreanetherwood.org/ |
The verdict
- •Netherwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.2 vs 28.0).
- •Netherwood Academy is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 433.
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 Kings Oak Primary better than Netherwood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Netherwood Academy ranks higher (37.2 vs 28.0 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 Kings Oak Primary and Netherwood Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Oak Primary: 433. Netherwood Academy: 1,229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Oak Primary and Netherwood Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kings Oak Primary is 1251st of 1,636 and Netherwood Academy is 226th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).