Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School vs Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
135 students
Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #66 of 1,636 | #29 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #759 of 15,697 | #388 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 135 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 135 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 29% |
| 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 | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.silkstonecommonji.co.uk/ | thurgolandprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 90.4).
- •Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 84%).
- •Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 16%).
- •Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 135.
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 Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School better than Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 90.4 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 Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School and Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School: 135. Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School and Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School is 66th of 1,636 and Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is 29th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).