Arbourthorne Community Primary School vs Norfolk Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 717 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbourthorne Community Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
473 students
Norfolk Community Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
469 students
| Measure | Arbourthorne Community Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Norfolk Community Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1561 of 1,636 | #1581 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15099 of 15,697 | #15281 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 473 | 469 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 469 |
| Free school meals | 68% | 62.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | www.arbourthorneprimary.co.uk/ | www.norfolkcommunityprimary.school |
The verdict
- •Arbourthorne Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.5 vs 9.7).
- •Arbourthorne Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (42% vs 36%).
- •Arbourthorne Community Primary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 469.
- •Arbourthorne Community Primary School is a local authority school while Norfolk Community Primary School is a academy 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 Arbourthorne Community Primary School better than Norfolk Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Arbourthorne Community Primary School ranks higher (11.5 vs 9.7 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 Arbourthorne Community Primary School and Norfolk Community Primary School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arbourthorne Community Primary School: 473. Norfolk Community Primary School: 469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arbourthorne Community Primary School and Norfolk Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Arbourthorne Community Primary School is 1561st of 1,636 and Norfolk Community Primary School is 1581st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).