Beck Primary School vs Ecclesfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beck Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
690 students
Ecclesfield Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
| Measure | Beck Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ecclesfield Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1601 of 1,636 | #1351 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15399 of 15,697 | #13501 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 690 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 690 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 2% |
| 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.beckprimary.co.uk | www.ecclesfieldprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ecclesfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.2 vs 8.3).
- •Ecclesfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 30%).
- •Ecclesfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 1%).
- •Beck Primary School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 411.
- •Beck Primary School is a academy school while Ecclesfield 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 Beck Primary School better than Ecclesfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ecclesfield Primary School ranks higher (23.2 vs 8.3 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 Beck Primary School and Ecclesfield Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beck Primary School: 690. Ecclesfield Primary School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beck Primary School and Ecclesfield Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beck Primary School is 1601st of 1,636 and Ecclesfield Primary School is 1351st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).