Abbey Lane Primary School vs St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 638 m 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
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | Abbey Lane Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #476 of 1,636 | #755 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5206 of 15,697 | #7833 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 533 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 533 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.st-tc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbey Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 50.7).
- •Abbey Lane Primary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 211.
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 St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Lane Primary School ranks higher (63.1 vs 50.7 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 Abbey Lane Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 638 m 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. St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Lane Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Abbey Lane Primary School is 476th of 1,636 and St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is 755th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).