Lift Meadstead vs St Helen's CE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Meadstead
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
St Helen's CE Primary School
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
| Measure | Lift Meadstead Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Helen's CE Primary School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #623 of 1,636 | #1260 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6647 of 15,697 | #12685 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 215 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 47.7% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 3% |
| 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 | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.meadsteadprimaryacademy.org | www.sthelensceprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lift Meadstead scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 27.7).
- •Lift Meadstead does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 58%).
- •Lift Meadstead does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
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 Lift Meadstead better than St Helen's CE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Meadstead ranks higher (56.2 vs 27.7 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 Lift Meadstead and St Helen's CE Primary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Meadstead: 215. St Helen's CE Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Meadstead and St Helen's CE Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lift Meadstead is 623rd of 1,636 and St Helen's CE Primary School is 1260th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).