The Forest Academy vs The Mill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Forest Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
346 students
The Mill Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | The Forest Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Mill Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1027 of 1,636 | #1112 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10412 of 15,697 | #11294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 346 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 346 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 42.4% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 136.8% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 63% |
| 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.theforest-academy.co.uk | themillacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Forest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 34.7).
- •The Forest Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 63%).
- •The Mill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •The Forest Academy is the larger school with 346 students compared with 211.
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 The Forest Academy better than The Mill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Forest Academy ranks higher (38.8 vs 34.7 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 The Forest Academy and The Mill Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Forest Academy: 346. The Mill Academy: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Forest Academy and The Mill Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
The Forest Academy is 1027th of 1,636 and The Mill Academy is 1112th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).