Birkdale School vs Broomhill Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 552 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale School
Sheffield · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
721 students
Broomhill Infant School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
109 students
| Measure | Birkdale School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Broomhill Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #203 of 366 | #264 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2369 of 4,090 | #2983 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 721 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 721 | 109 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.1 | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birkdaleschool.org.uk | www.broomhill.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Broomhill Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 41.6).
- •Birkdale School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 109.
- •Birkdale School is a independent school while Broomhill Infant 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 Birkdale School better than Broomhill Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Broomhill Infant School ranks higher (75.0 vs 41.6 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 Birkdale School and Broomhill Infant School?
About 552 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkdale School: 721. Broomhill Infant School: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkdale School and Broomhill Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birkdale School is 203rd of 366 and Broomhill Infant School is 264th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).