Ballifield Primary School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 546 m 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
St Joseph's Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Ballifield Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #837 of 1,636 | #1424 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8662 of 15,697 | #14053 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 459 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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.ballifield.co.uk | www.st-josephs.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ballifield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 19.6).
- •Ballifield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 30%).
- •Ballifield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Ballifield Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 203.
- •Ballifield Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's 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 Ballifield Primary School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ballifield Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 19.6 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 St Joseph's Primary School?
About 546 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ballifield Primary School: 459. St Joseph's Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ballifield Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ballifield Primary School is 837th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Primary School is 1424th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).