Sheffield primary schools league table 2025
Primary, infant, junior and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 1 and 2. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 100 schools in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 198Dobcroft Nursery Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 303 students
- 297Ecclesall Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 619 students
- 396Totley Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
- 494Bethany SchoolSheffield · Independent All-through62.0 Attainment 8 · 90 students
- 593Westbourne SchoolSheffield · Independent All-through62.3 Attainment 8 · 276 students
- 691Loxley Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 791Bradfield Dungworth Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 120 students
- 889Dore Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 484 students
- 988Oughtibridge Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 1084Hallam Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 658 students
- 1184Lydgate Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 339 students
- 1282Carter Knowle Junior SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 239 students
- 1382Nether Green Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 186 students
- 1480Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 1577Carfield Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 538 students
- 1676St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 1775Nether Edge Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 478 students
- 1875Broomhill Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 109 students
- 1974Marlcliffe Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 469 students
- 2073Charnock Hall Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 406 students
- 2173Mundella Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 417 students
- 2273St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 2373Westways Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 616 students
- 2473St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 297 students
- 2572Stannington Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 179 students
- 2672Mosborough Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 2771Malin Bridge Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 615 students
- 2866Clifford All Saints CofE Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 136 students
- 2965Holt House Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 166 students
- 3065Beighton Nursery Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 251 students
- 3163Abbey Lane Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 533 students
- 3262Lound Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 142 students
- 3362Norton Free Church of England Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 3462Athelstan Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 604 students
- 3562Walkley Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 431 students
- 3661St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 3761Prince Edward Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 439 students
- 3859Meersbrook Bank Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 229 students
- 3958Greengate Lane AcademySheffield · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 4057Grenoside Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 330 students
- 4156St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 4255Stocksbridge Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 4354Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
- 4454Halfway Junior SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 4553St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)Sheffield · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 466 students
- 4652Lydgate Junior SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 482 students
- 4752Nether Green Junior SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 375 students
- 4852Shortbrook Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 131 students
- 4952Royd Nursery and Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 207 students
- 5051Nook Lane Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 252 students
- 5151Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 5251St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 5350Halfway Nursery Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 197 students
- 5447Ballifield Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 5547Bradway Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 416 students
- 5647Angram Bank Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 5746Hillsborough Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
- 5845Pipworth Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 379 students
- 5945Lound Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
- 6045Oasis Academy WatermeadSheffield · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 6145Stocksbridge Nursery Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 184 students
- 6245Rivelin Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 379 students
- 6343Coit Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 6442Whiteways Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 6542Birley Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 525 students
- 6642Birkdale SchoolSheffield · Independent All-through43.7 Attainment 8 · 721 students
- 6740Woodseats Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 students
- 6840Anns Grove Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 434 students
- 6940Woodthorpe Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 398 students
- 7038Wharncliffe Side Primary School and NurserySheffield · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 152 students
- 7138Birley Spa Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 291 students
- 7238Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior AcademySheffield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 159 students
- 7337Waterthorpe Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 123 students
- 7437Astrea Academy SheffieldSheffield · Academy All-through45.4 Attainment 8 · 1,070 students
- 7536High Hazels Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 356 students
- 7636Wisewood Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 7735Brunswick Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 7834Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 480 students
- 7933Windmill Hill Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 266 students
- 8032Intake Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 408 students
- 8132Lowfield Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 409 students
- 8232Brook House JuniorSheffield · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 325 students
- 8332Porter Croft Church of England Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 8432Southey Green Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 701 students
- 8531Acres Hill Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 8631Stradbroke Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 475 students
- 8730St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 8827Meynell Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 482 students
- 8927Abbeyfield Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
- 9026High Green Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 9125E-ACT Pathways AcademySheffield · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
- 9225Lowedges Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 314 students
- 9325Gleadless Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 426 students
- 9424Hucklow Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 494 students
- 9523St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 97 students
- 9623Ecclesfield Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 9723Brightside Nursery Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 206 students
- 9822Tinsley Meadows Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 650 students
- 9922Sheffield High School GDSTSheffield · Independent All-through20.7 Attainment 8 · 695 students
- 10020Netherthorpe Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 257 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dobcroft Nursery Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 97.7 Top 5% | – | 303 |
| 2 | Ecclesall Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 96.9 Top 5% | – | 619 |
| 3 | Totley Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 96.2 Top 5% | 92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 424 |
| 4 | Bethany School Sheffield · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Independent | 94.2 Top 5% | 62.0 Attainment 8 | 90 |
| 5 | Westbourne School Sheffield · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Independent | 92.9 Top 5% | 62.3 Attainment 8 | 276 |
| 6 | Loxley Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.9 Top 5% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 7 | Bradfield Dungworth Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 90.5 Top 10% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 120 |
| 8 | Dore Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 89.3 Top 10% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 484 |
| 9 | Oughtibridge Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.4 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 10 | Hallam Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 84.0 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 658 |
| 11 | Lydgate Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 83.9 Top 25% | – | 339 |
| 12 | Carter Knowle Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 82.2 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 239 |
| 13 | Nether Green Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 82.1 Top 25% | – | 186 |
| 14 | Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 80.3 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 15 | Carfield Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 76.7 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 538 |
| 16 | St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 76.0 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 17 | Nether Edge Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 75.1 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 478 |
| 18 | Broomhill Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 75.0 Top 25% | – | 109 |
| 19 | Marlcliffe Community Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 73.5 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 469 |
| 20 | Charnock Hall Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 73.3 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 406 |
| 21 | Mundella Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 73.2 Top 25% | – | 417 |
| 22 | St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 73.0 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 23 | Westways Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 72.9 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 616 |
| 24 | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.8 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 297 |
| 25 | Stannington Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 72.2 Top 25% | – | 179 |
| 26 | Mosborough Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 71.7 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 27 | Malin Bridge Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 70.7 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 615 |
| 28 | Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 65.7 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 136 |
| 29 | Holt House Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 65.2 Top 50% | – | 166 |
| 30 | Beighton Nursery Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 64.7 Top 50% | – | 251 |
| 31 | Abbey Lane Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 63.1 Top 50% | – | 533 |
| 32 | Lound Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 62.2 Top 50% | – | 142 |
| 33 | Norton Free Church of England Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 61.8 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 34 | Athelstan Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 61.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 604 |
| 35 | Walkley Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 61.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 431 |
| 36 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.3 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 37 | Prince Edward Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 60.8 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 439 |
| 38 | Meersbrook Bank Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 58.6 Top 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 229 |
| 39 | Greengate Lane Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.9 Top 50% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 40 | Grenoside Community Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.8 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 330 |
| 41 | St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.4 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 42 | Stocksbridge Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 54.7 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 43 | Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 53.7 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 160 |
| 44 | Halfway Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 53.5 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 45 | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.4 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 466 |
| 46 | Lydgate Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 52.2 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 482 |
| 47 | Nether Green Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 52.0 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 375 |
| 48 | Shortbrook Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 52.0 Top 50% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 131 |
| 49 | Royd Nursery and Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 51.8 Top 50% | – | 207 |
| 50 | Nook Lane Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 51.4 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 252 |
| 51 | Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.8 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 52 | St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.7 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 53 | Halfway Nursery Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 50.1 Lower 50% | – | 197 |
| 54 | Ballifield Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 47.0 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 55 | Bradway Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 46.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 416 |
| 56 | Angram Bank Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 46.7 Lower 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 57 | Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 45.9 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 349 |
| 58 | Pipworth Community Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 45.4 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 379 |
| 59 | Lound Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 45.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 60 | Oasis Academy Watermead Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.1 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 61 | Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 45.1 Lower 50% | – | 184 |
| 62 | Rivelin Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 45.0 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 379 |
| 63 | Coit Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 42.5 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 64 | Whiteways Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 41.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 65 | Birley Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 41.8 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 525 |
| 66 | Birkdale School Sheffield · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 41.6 Lower 50% | 43.7 Attainment 8 | 721 |
| 67 | Woodseats Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 68 | Anns Grove Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 434 |
| 69 | Woodthorpe Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 398 |
| 70 | Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 38.3 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 152 |
| 71 | Birley Spa Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.5 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 291 |
| 72 | Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 37.5 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 159 |
| 73 | Waterthorpe Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 37.1 Lower 50% | – | 123 |
| 74 | Astrea Academy Sheffield Sheffield · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Academy | 36.7 Lower 50% | 45.4 Attainment 8 | 1,070 |
| 75 | High Hazels Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 36.3 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 356 |
| 76 | Wisewood Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 35.8 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 77 | Brunswick Community Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 34.9 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 78 | Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 33.8 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 480 |
| 79 | Windmill Hill Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 33.3 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 266 |
| 80 | Intake Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 32.4 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 408 |
| 81 | Lowfield Community Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 32.2 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 409 |
| 82 | Brook House Junior Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 325 |
| 83 | Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 84 | Southey Green Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.5 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 701 |
| 85 | Acres Hill Community Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.3 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 86 | Stradbroke Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 31.1 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 475 |
| 87 | St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.7 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 88 | Meynell Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.3 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 482 |
| 89 | Abbeyfield Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.0 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 90 | High Green Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 26.4 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 91 | E-ACT Pathways Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 381 |
| 92 | Lowedges Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.9 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 314 |
| 93 | Gleadless Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.8 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 426 |
| 94 | Hucklow Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 24.1 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 494 |
| 95 | St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 23.4 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97 |
| 96 | Ecclesfield Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 23.2 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 97 | Brightside Nursery Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 22.8 Lower 50% | – | 206 |
| 98 | Tinsley Meadows Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 22.3 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 650 |
| 99 | Sheffield High School GDST Sheffield · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 22.1 Lower 50% | 20.7 Attainment 8 | 695 |
| 100 | Netherthorpe Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 20.4 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 257 |
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School in Sheffield leads the 2025 list of primary schools in Sheffield with a Success Index (England) of 97.7. Of the 100 schools shown, 57 are academy, 39 are local authority, 4 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber primary schools league table, every school on the Sheffield page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Sheffield?
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among primary schools in Sheffield with a Success Index (England) of 97.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 303).
How are primary schools in Sheffield ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.