Astrea Academy Sheffield vs Bethany School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Sheffield · Academy all-through · Ages 2–18
1,070 students
Bethany School
Sheffield · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
90 students
| Measure | Astrea Academy Sheffield Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Bethany School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #231 of 366 | #4 of 366 |
| National rank | #2619 of 4,090 | #136 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 1,070 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,070 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 57.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 62.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.7% | 85.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.9% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | 5.45 |
| A level points per entry | 33.5 | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.astreasheffield.org | www.bethanyschoolsheffield.org |
The verdict
- •Bethany School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 36.7).
- •Astrea Academy Sheffield is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 90.
- •Astrea Academy Sheffield is a academy school while Bethany School is a independent 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 Astrea Academy Sheffield better than Bethany School?
On the Success Index (England), Bethany School ranks higher (94.2 vs 36.7 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 Astrea Academy Sheffield and Bethany School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Astrea Academy Sheffield: 1,070. Bethany School: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Astrea Academy Sheffield and Bethany School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Astrea Academy Sheffield is 231st of 366 and Bethany School is 4th of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).