Kirk Balk Academy vs St Helen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 333 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirk Balk Academy
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,318 students
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
| Measure | Kirk Balk Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Helen's Catholic Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #130 of 366 | #1614 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1626 of 4,090 | #15505 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,318 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,318 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.4% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | kba.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.federationcc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kirk Balk Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 6.8).
- •Kirk Balk Academy is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 126.
- •Kirk Balk 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 Kirk Balk Academy better than St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirk Balk Academy ranks higher (57.0 vs 6.8 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 Kirk Balk Academy and St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
About 333 m in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirk Balk Academy: 1,318. St Helen's Catholic Primary School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirk Balk Academy and St Helen's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kirk Balk Academy is 130th of 366 and St Helen's Catholic Primary School is 1614th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).