Berkeley Primary School vs Sharp Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley Primary School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
583 students
Sharp Lane Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
570 students
| Measure | Berkeley Primary School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sharp Lane Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #994 of 1,636 | #1209 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10039 of 15,697 | #12227 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 583 | 570 |
| Pupils on roll | 583 | 570 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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 | Scunthorpe | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.berkeleyprimary.co.uk | www.sharplane.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Berkeley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.5 vs 29.9).
- •Berkeley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 53%).
- •Berkeley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Berkeley Primary School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 570.
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 Berkeley Primary School better than Sharp Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Berkeley Primary School ranks higher (40.5 vs 29.9 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 Berkeley Primary School and Sharp Lane Primary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berkeley Primary School: 583. Sharp Lane Primary School: 570. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berkeley Primary School and Sharp Lane Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Berkeley Primary School is 994th of 1,636 and Sharp Lane Primary School is 1209th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).