Queens Road Academy vs Shawlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queens Road Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
Shawlands Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
| Measure | Queens Road Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shawlands Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1204 of 1,636 | #1054 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12170 of 15,697 | #10677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 208 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | queensroad.org.uk/ | www.shawlandsprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shawlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 30.2).
- •Shawlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 54%).
- •Queens Road Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Shawlands Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 208.
- •Queens Road Academy is a academy school while Shawlands 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 Queens Road Academy better than Shawlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shawlands Primary School ranks higher (37.7 vs 30.2 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 Queens Road Academy and Shawlands Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queens Road Academy: 208. Shawlands Primary School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queens Road Academy and Shawlands Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Queens Road Academy is 1204th of 1,636 and Shawlands Primary School is 1054th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).