Bethany School vs King Edward VII School
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.
Bethany School
Sheffield · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
90 students
King Edward VII School
Sheffield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,729 students
| Measure | Bethany School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | King Edward VII School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 366 | #84 of 366 |
| National rank | #136 of 4,090 | #1247 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 90 | 1,729 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 1,729 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.0 | 50.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 85.7% | 55.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 76.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.45 | 4.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.1 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bethanyschoolsheffield.org | www.kes.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bethany School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 65.0).
- •King Edward VII School is the larger school with 1,729 students compared with 90.
- •Bethany School is a independent school while King Edward VII 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 Bethany School better than King Edward VII School?
On the Success Index (England), Bethany School ranks higher (94.2 vs 65.0 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 Bethany School and King Edward VII School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bethany School: 90. King Edward VII School: 1,729. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bethany School and King Edward VII School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bethany School is 4th of 366 and King Edward VII School is 84th of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).