Bankwood Primary School vs Sheffield Springs Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 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
Sheffield Springs Academy
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,083 students
| Measure | Bankwood Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sheffield Springs Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1492 of 1,636 | #293 of 366 |
| National rank | #14596 of 15,697 | #3299 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 442 | 1,083 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 1,083 |
| Free school meals | 72.1% | 60.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bankwoodprimary.co.uk | www.sheffieldsprings-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Sheffield Springs Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.3 vs 15.7).
- •Sheffield Springs Academy is the larger school with 1,083 students compared with 442.
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 Sheffield Springs Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sheffield Springs Academy ranks higher (23.3 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 Sheffield Springs Academy?
About 1.3 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. Sheffield Springs Academy: 1,083. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bankwood Primary School and Sheffield Springs Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bankwood Primary School is 1492nd of 1,636 and Sheffield Springs Academy is 293rd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).