Birkdale School vs Hunter's Bar Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 874 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
Hunter's Bar Junior School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
| Measure | Birkdale School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hunter's Bar Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #203 of 366 | – |
| National rank | #2369 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 721 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 721 | – |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | – |
| 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.huntersbarjunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Birkdale School is a independent school while Hunter's Bar Junior 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 Birkdale School better than Hunter's Bar Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birkdale School and Hunter's Bar Junior School?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How do Birkdale School and Hunter's Bar Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birkdale School is 203rd of 366 and Hunter's Bar Junior School is unranked among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).