Lift Shafton vs South Hiendley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Shafton
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
South Hiendley Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
184 students
| Measure | Lift Shafton Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | South Hiendley Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #986 of 1,636 | #1128 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9947 of 15,697 | #11503 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 247 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.2% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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.shaftonprimaryacademy.org | www.southhiendley.wakefield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lift Shafton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.9 vs 33.7).
- •South Hiendley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 59%).
- •Lift Shafton does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Lift Shafton is the larger school with 247 students compared with 184.
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 Shafton better than South Hiendley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Shafton ranks higher (40.9 vs 33.7 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 Shafton and South Hiendley Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Shafton: 247. South Hiendley Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Shafton and South Hiendley Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lift Shafton is 986th of 1,636 and South Hiendley Primary School is 1128th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).