Bethany School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | Bethany School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 366 | #514 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #136 of 4,090 | #5599 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 90 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 211 |
| Free school meals | – | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.st-marys.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bethany School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 61.3).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 90.
- •Bethany School is a independent school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bethany School ranks higher (94.2 vs 61.3 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 Bethany School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bethany School: 90. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bethany School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bethany School is 4th of 366 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 514th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).