Eckington School vs Marsh Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eckington School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,124 students
Marsh Lane Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
| Measure | Eckington School Sheffield, East Midlands | Marsh Lane Primary School Sheffield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #220 of 329 | #73 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2818 of 4,090 | #1117 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,124 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,124 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.7 | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.eckington.chorustrust.org/ | marshlaneprimaryschool.schooljotter3.com |
The verdict
- •Marsh Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 32.7).
- •Eckington School is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 147.
- •Eckington 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 School better than Marsh Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marsh Lane Primary School ranks higher (87.4 vs 32.7 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 Eckington School and Marsh Lane Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eckington School: 1,124. Marsh Lane Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eckington School and Marsh Lane Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Eckington School is 220th of 329 and Marsh Lane Primary School is 73rd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).