Shawlands Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 693 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shawlands Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Shawlands Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1054 of 1,636 | #1081 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10677 of 15,697 | #10966 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 311 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.shawlandsprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stmarysacademytrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shawlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 36.4).
- •Shawlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 51%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Shawlands Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 208.
- •Shawlands Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley is a academy 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 Shawlands Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley?
On the Success Index (England), Shawlands Primary School ranks higher (37.7 vs 36.4 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 Shawlands Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley?
About 693 m in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shawlands Primary School: 311. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shawlands Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Shawlands Primary School is 1054th of 1,636 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley is 1081st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).