Ballifield Primary School vs Southroyd Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 50 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballifield Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Southroyd Primary and Nursery School
Pudsey · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
459 students
| Measure | Ballifield Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Southroyd Primary and Nursery School Pudsey, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #837 of 1,636 | #412 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8662 of 15,697 | #4422 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 459 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| 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 | Pudsey |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ballifield.co.uk | www.pudseysouthroyd.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Southroyd Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 47.0).
- •Southroyd Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 59%).
- •Ballifield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
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 Ballifield Primary School better than Southroyd Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Southroyd Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (67.3 vs 47.0 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 Ballifield Primary School and Southroyd Primary and Nursery School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Pudsey in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ballifield Primary School: 459. Southroyd Primary and Nursery School: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ballifield Primary School and Southroyd Primary and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ballifield Primary School is 837th of 1,636 and Southroyd Primary and Nursery School is 412th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).