Al-Mahad Al-Islami vs Sheffield Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Mahad Al-Islami
South Yorkshire · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
77 students
Sheffield Park Academy
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,185 students
| Measure | Al-Mahad Al-Islami South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sheffield Park Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 366 | #339 of 366 |
| National rank | #916 of 4,090 | #3826 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–17 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 77 | 1,185 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 1,185 |
| Free school meals | – | 57.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 112.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.2 | 35.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 81.8% | 23.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.8% | 45.7% |
| EBacc average points | 5.33 | 3.02 |
| A level points per entry | 13.1 | 28.8 |
| town | South Yorkshire | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.sheffieldpark-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Al-Mahad Al-Islami scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 14.3).
- •Sheffield Park Academy is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 77.
- •Al-Mahad Al-Islami is a independent school while Sheffield Park Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al-Mahad Al-Islami is girls and Sheffield Park Academy is co-educational.
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 Al-Mahad Al-Islami better than Sheffield Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Mahad Al-Islami ranks higher (72.4 vs 14.3 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 Al-Mahad Al-Islami and Sheffield Park Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between South Yorkshire and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Mahad Al-Islami: 77. Sheffield Park Academy: 1,185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Mahad Al-Islami and Sheffield Park Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Al-Mahad Al-Islami is 63rd of 366 and Sheffield Park Academy is 339th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).