Abbeyfield Primary Academy vs Fir Vale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
Fir Vale Academy
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
931 students
| Measure | Abbeyfield Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Fir Vale Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 0 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1275 of 1,636 | #366 of 366 |
| National rank | #12812 of 15,697 | #4089 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 429 | 931 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 931 |
| Free school meals | 48.2% | 72.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.5% | 88.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | abbeyfieldprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | firvale.com/ |
The verdict
- •Abbeyfield Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.0 vs 0.2).
- •Fir Vale Academy is the larger school with 931 students compared with 429.
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 Abbeyfield Primary Academy better than Fir Vale Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Abbeyfield Primary Academy ranks higher (27.0 vs 0.2 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 Abbeyfield Primary Academy and Fir Vale Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeyfield Primary Academy: 429. Fir Vale Academy: 931. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeyfield Primary Academy and Fir Vale Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Abbeyfield Primary Academy is 1275th of 1,636 and Fir Vale Academy is 366th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).