Eckington Junior School vs Marsh Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eckington Junior School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
120 students
Marsh Lane Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
| Measure | Eckington Junior School Sheffield, East Midlands | Marsh Lane Primary School Sheffield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1332 of 1,516 | #73 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14060 of 15,697 | #1117 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 120 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 120 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 50.2% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 20% |
| 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 | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.learnerstrust.org | marshlaneprimaryschool.schooljotter3.com |
The verdict
- •Marsh Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 19.5).
- •Marsh Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 39%).
- •Marsh Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 5%).
- •Marsh Lane Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 120.
- •Eckington Junior School is a academy school while Marsh Lane Primary School is a local authority 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 Eckington Junior School better than Marsh Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marsh Lane Primary School ranks higher (87.4 vs 19.5 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 Eckington Junior School and Marsh Lane Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eckington Junior School: 120. Marsh Lane Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eckington Junior School and Marsh Lane Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Eckington Junior School is 1332nd of 1,516 and Marsh Lane Primary School is 73rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).