Abbey Lane Primary School vs Meadowhead School Academy Trust
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 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
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,006 students
| Measure | Abbey Lane Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Meadowhead School Academy Trust Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #476 of 1,636 | #160 of 366 |
| National rank | #5206 of 15,697 | #1947 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 533 | 2,006 |
| Pupils on roll | 533 | 2,006 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.0 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.abbeylaneprimaryschool.com | www.meadowhead.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbey Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 50.2).
- •Meadowhead School Academy Trust is the larger school with 2,006 students compared with 533.
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 Meadowhead School Academy Trust?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Lane Primary School ranks higher (63.1 vs 50.2 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 Meadowhead School Academy Trust?
About 1.7 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. Meadowhead School Academy Trust: 2,006. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Lane Primary School and Meadowhead School Academy Trust rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Abbey Lane Primary School is 476th of 1,636 and Meadowhead School Academy Trust is 160th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).