Ladywood Primary School vs Milefield 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.
Ladywood Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
Milefield Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
294 students
| Measure | Ladywood Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Milefield Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1323 of 1,636 | #633 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13238 of 15,697 | #6722 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 14% |
| 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.ladywoodprimary.co.uk/ | www.milefieldprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Milefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 24.7).
- •Milefield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 52%).
- •Milefield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Milefield Primary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 213.
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 Ladywood Primary School better than Milefield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milefield Primary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 24.7 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 Ladywood Primary School and Milefield Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ladywood Primary School: 213. Milefield Primary School: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ladywood Primary School and Milefield Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ladywood Primary School is 1323rd of 1,636 and Milefield Primary School is 633rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).