Bethany School vs Netherthorpe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 244 m 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
Netherthorpe Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
257 students
| Measure | Bethany School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Netherthorpe Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 366 | #1405 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #136 of 4,090 | #13920 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 90 | 257 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 257 |
| Free school meals | – | 51.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 85.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bethanyschoolsheffield.org | www.netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bethany School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 20.4).
- •Netherthorpe Primary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 90.
- •Bethany School is a independent school while Netherthorpe 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 Bethany School better than Netherthorpe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bethany School ranks higher (94.2 vs 20.4 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 Netherthorpe Primary School?
About 244 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bethany School: 90. Netherthorpe Primary School: 257. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bethany School and Netherthorpe Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bethany School is 4th of 366 and Netherthorpe Primary School is 1405th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).