Abbeyfield Primary Academy vs Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 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
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
480 students
| Measure | Abbeyfield Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1275 of 1,636 | #1126 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12812 of 15,697 | #11482 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 429 | 480 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 480 |
| Free school meals | 48.2% | 57.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.5% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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/ | watercliffemeadow.com |
The verdict
- •Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.8 vs 27.0).
- •Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 59%).
- •Abbeyfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 429.
- •Abbeyfield Primary Academy is a academy school while Watercliffe Meadow Community 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 Abbeyfield Primary Academy better than Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 27.0 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 Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School?
About 1.1 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. Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School: 480. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeyfield Primary Academy and Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Abbeyfield Primary Academy is 1275th of 1,636 and Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School is 1126th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).