Beck Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 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
St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | Beck Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1601 of 1,636 | #1596 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15399 of 15,697 | #15363 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 690 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 690 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 8% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 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.beckprimary.co.uk | www.st-patricks.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (8.3 vs 8.8).
- •Beck Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (30% vs 8%).
- •Beck Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Beck Primary School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 285.
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 St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beck Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.5 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. St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beck Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beck Primary School is 1601st of 1,636 and St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1596th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).