Athelstan Primary School vs Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athelstan Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
604 students
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
608 students
| Measure | Athelstan Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #500 of 1,636 | #1346 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5493 of 15,697 | #13465 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 604 | 608 |
| Pupils on roll | 604 | 608 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.athelstanprimaryschool.co.uk | www.sandalcastleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Athelstan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 23.4).
- •Athelstan Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 45%).
- •Athelstan Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 604.
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 Athelstan Primary School better than Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Athelstan Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 23.4 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 Athelstan Primary School and Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Athelstan Primary School: 604. Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School: 608. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Athelstan Primary School and Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Athelstan Primary School is 500th of 1,636 and Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School is 1346th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).