Lift St Helen's vs Outwood Academy Carlton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift St Helen's
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
183 students
Outwood Academy Carlton
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,109 students
| Measure | Lift St Helen's Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy Carlton Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1221 of 1,636 | #238 of 366 |
| National rank | #12286 of 15,697 | #2686 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 183 | 1,109 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 1,109 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 38% |
| Capacity filled | 65.4% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.carlton.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Carlton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.2 vs 29.6).
- •Outwood Academy Carlton is the larger school with 1,109 students compared with 183.
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 St Helen's better than Outwood Academy Carlton?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Carlton ranks higher (35.2 vs 29.6 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 St Helen's and Outwood Academy Carlton?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift St Helen's: 183. Outwood Academy Carlton: 1,109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift St Helen's and Outwood Academy Carlton rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lift St Helen's is 1221st of 1,636 and Outwood Academy Carlton is 238th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).