Birkdale School vs St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 678 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
St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Birkdale School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #203 of 366 | #621 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2369 of 4,090 | #6604 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 721 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 721 | 237 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.st-maries.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 41.6).
- •Birkdale School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 237.
- •Birkdale School is a independent school while St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (56.4 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 St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 678 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkdale School: 721. St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkdale School and St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birkdale School is 203rd of 366 and St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 621st of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).