Normanton Junior Academy vs Ward Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Normanton Junior Academy
Normanton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
357 students
Ward Green Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
357 students
| Measure | Normanton Junior Academy Normanton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ward Green Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 1,636 | #853 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3514 of 15,697 | #8764 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 357 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | Normanton | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.normantonjunioracademy.org/ | www.wardgreenprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Normanton Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 46.6).
- •Normanton Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 63%).
- •Normanton Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% 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 Normanton Junior Academy better than Ward Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Normanton Junior Academy ranks higher (72.1 vs 46.6 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 Normanton Junior Academy and Ward Green Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Normanton and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Normanton Junior Academy: 357. Ward Green Primary School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Normanton Junior Academy and Ward Green Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Normanton Junior Academy is 326th of 1,636 and Ward Green Primary School is 853rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).