St Helen's Catholic Primary School vs West Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 716 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
West Meadows Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | St Helen's Catholic Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | West Meadows Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1614 of 1,636 | #1168 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15505 of 15,697 | #11873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 126 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 40.5% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 0% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.federationcc.org.uk | www.westmeadows.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.8 vs 6.8).
- •West Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 0%).
- •West Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •West Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 126.
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while West Meadows Primary School 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 St Helen's Catholic Primary School better than West Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Meadows Primary School ranks higher (31.8 vs 6.8 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 St Helen's Catholic Primary School and West Meadows Primary School?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School: 126. West Meadows Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Helen's Catholic Primary School and West Meadows Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is 1614th of 1,636 and West Meadows Primary School is 1168th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).