Laithes Primary School vs Parkstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 77 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laithes Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
308 students
Parkstone Primary School
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
308 students
| Measure | Laithes Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Parkstone Primary School Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #806 of 1,636 | #249 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8366 of 15,697 | #2824 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 308 | 308 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 308 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 22% |
| 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 | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.laithesprimary.com | www.parkstoneprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parkstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.9 vs 48.3).
- •Parkstone Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 68%).
- •Parkstone Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 8%).
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 Laithes Primary School better than Parkstone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkstone Primary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 48.3 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 Laithes Primary School and Parkstone Primary School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laithes Primary School: 308. Parkstone Primary School: 308. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laithes Primary School and Parkstone Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Laithes Primary School is 806th of 1,636 and Parkstone Primary School is 249th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).