Abbey Lane Primary School vs Carter Knowle Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Lane Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
533 students
Carter Knowle Junior School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
| Measure | Abbey Lane Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Carter Knowle Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #476 of 1,636 | #152 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5206 of 15,697 | #1823 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 533 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 533 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.abbeylaneprimaryschool.com | www.carterknowle.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Carter Knowle Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 63.1).
- •Abbey Lane Primary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 239.
- •Abbey Lane Primary School is a academy school while Carter Knowle Junior 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 Abbey Lane Primary School better than Carter Knowle Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Carter Knowle Junior School ranks higher (82.2 vs 63.1 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 Abbey Lane Primary School and Carter Knowle Junior School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Lane Primary School: 533. Carter Knowle Junior School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Lane Primary School and Carter Knowle Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Abbey Lane Primary School is 476th of 1,636 and Carter Knowle Junior School is 152nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).