Bankwood Primary School vs Carfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bankwood Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
442 students
Carfield Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
538 students
| Measure | Bankwood Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Carfield Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1492 of 1,636 | #237 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14596 of 15,697 | #2704 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 442 | 538 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 538 |
| Free school meals | 72.1% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 76% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 20% |
| 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.bankwoodprimary.co.uk | www.carfieldprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Carfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 15.7).
- •Carfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 54%).
- •Carfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Carfield Primary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 442.
- •Bankwood Primary School is a academy school while Carfield Primary School is a local authority 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 Bankwood Primary School better than Carfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Carfield Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 15.7 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 Bankwood Primary School and Carfield Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bankwood Primary School: 442. Carfield Primary School: 538. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bankwood Primary School and Carfield Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bankwood Primary School is 1492nd of 1,636 and Carfield Primary School is 237th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).