Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Springvale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
493 students
Springvale Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Springvale Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #272 of 1,636 | #279 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3074 of 15,697 | #3111 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 493 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 493 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 7% |
| 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 | Sheffield | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.penistonestjohns.co.uk/ | www.springvaleprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (74.5 vs 74.3).
- •Springvale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 74%).
- •Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 227.
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 Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Springvale Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School and Springvale Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School: 493. Springvale Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School and Springvale Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is 272nd of 1,636 and Springvale Primary School is 279th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).