Parkside Primary Academy vs Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 162 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Primary Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
162 students
| Measure | Parkside Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #879 of 1,636 | #1155 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8950 of 15,697 | #11742 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 225 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85.9% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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.parksideacademy.co.uk | royston-stjohn.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parkside Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.6 vs 32.5).
- •Parkside Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 55%).
- •Royston St John Baptist CE Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Parkside Primary Academy is the larger school with 225 students compared with 162.
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 Parkside Primary Academy better than Royston St John Baptist CE Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Parkside Primary Academy ranks higher (45.6 vs 32.5 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 Parkside Primary Academy and Royston St John Baptist CE Primary?
About 162 m in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkside Primary Academy: 225. Royston St John Baptist CE Primary: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkside Primary Academy and Royston St John Baptist CE Primary rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Parkside Primary Academy is 879th of 1,636 and Royston St John Baptist CE Primary is 1155th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).