Kirk Balk Academy vs West Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 420 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
West Meadows Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | Kirk Balk Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | West Meadows Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #130 of 366 | #1168 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1626 of 4,090 | #11873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,318 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,318 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105.4% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.westmeadows.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirk Balk Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 31.8).
- •Kirk Balk Academy is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 214.
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 West Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirk Balk Academy ranks higher (57.0 vs 31.8 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 West Meadows Primary School?
About 420 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. West Meadows Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirk Balk Academy and West Meadows Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kirk Balk Academy is 130th of 366 and West Meadows Primary School is 1168th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).