Netherwood Academy vs St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 692 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Netherwood Academy
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,229 students
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
141 students
| Measure | Netherwood Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #226 of 366 | #1433 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2593 of 4,090 | #14099 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,229 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,229 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.8% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | astreanetherwood.org/ | www.federationcc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Netherwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.2 vs 19.3).
- •Netherwood Academy is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 141.
- •Netherwood Academy is a academy school while St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Netherwood Academy better than St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Netherwood Academy ranks higher (37.2 vs 19.3 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 Netherwood Academy and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School?
About 692 m in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherwood Academy: 1,229. St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherwood Academy and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Netherwood Academy is 226th of 366 and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is 1433rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).