St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley vs Trinity Academy St. Edwards
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
882 students
| Measure | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Trinity Academy St. Edwards Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1081 of 1,636 | #151 of 366 |
| National rank | #10966 of 15,697 | #1814 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 208 | 882 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 882 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.stmarysacademytrust.co.uk | stedwards.trinitymat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Trinity Academy St. Edwards scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 36.4).
- •Trinity Academy St. Edwards is the larger school with 882 students compared with 208.
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 Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley better than Trinity Academy St. Edwards?
On the Success Index (England), Trinity Academy St. Edwards ranks higher (53.3 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley and Trinity Academy St. Edwards?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley: 208. Trinity Academy St. Edwards: 882. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley and Trinity Academy St. Edwards rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley is 1081st of 1,636 and Trinity Academy St. Edwards is 151st of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).