Shawlands Primary School vs Summer Lane Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 991 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
Summer Lane Primary
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | Shawlands Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Summer Lane Primary Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1054 of 1,636 | #610 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10677 of 15,697 | #6500 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 311 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | www.shawlandsprimaryschool.co.uk | www.summerlaneprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Summer Lane Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 37.7).
- •Shawlands Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 285.
- •Shawlands Primary School is a local authority school while Summer Lane Primary 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 Summer Lane Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Summer Lane Primary ranks higher (56.9 vs 37.7 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 Shawlands Primary School and Summer Lane Primary?
About 991 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. Summer Lane Primary: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shawlands Primary School and Summer Lane Primary rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Shawlands Primary School is 1054th of 1,636 and Summer Lane Primary is 610th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).