Ward Green Primary School vs Worsbrough Common Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 683 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ward Green Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
357 students
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
393 students
| Measure | Ward Green Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Worsbrough Common Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #853 of 1,636 | #732 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8764 of 15,697 | #7633 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 357 | 393 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 393 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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.wardgreenprimary.co.uk/ | www.worsbroughcommonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Worsbrough Common Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.7 vs 46.6).
- •Worsbrough Common Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Worsbrough Common Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Worsbrough Common Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 357.
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 Ward Green Primary School better than Worsbrough Common Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Worsbrough Common Primary School ranks higher (51.7 vs 46.6 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 Ward Green Primary School and Worsbrough Common Primary School?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ward Green Primary School: 357. Worsbrough Common Primary School: 393. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ward Green Primary School and Worsbrough Common Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ward Green Primary School is 853rd of 1,636 and Worsbrough Common Primary School is 732nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).