Norton Junior School vs Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Junior School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Norton Junior School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1152 of 1,636 | #751 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11700 of 15,697 | #7774 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 236 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 74.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Doncaster | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | nortonjuniorschool.org | www.oakwellriseacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakwell Rise Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 32.7).
- •Oakwell Rise Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 56%).
- •Norton Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
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 Norton Junior School better than Oakwell Rise Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oakwell Rise Primary Academy ranks higher (50.9 vs 32.7 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 Norton Junior School and Oakwell Rise Primary Academy?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton Junior School: 236. Oakwell Rise Primary Academy: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton Junior School and Oakwell Rise Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Norton Junior School is 1152nd of 1,636 and Oakwell Rise Primary Academy is 751st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).