Birley Spa Primary Academy vs St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 430 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birley Spa Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
291 students
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Birley Spa Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1056 of 1,636 | #306 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10706 of 15,697 | #3351 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 291 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 50.4% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 69.3% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birleyspaacademy.co.uk | www.st-johnfisher.org |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 37.5).
- •St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 63%).
- •St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Birley Spa Primary Academy is the larger school with 291 students compared with 198.
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 Birley Spa Primary Academy better than St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (73.0 vs 37.5 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 Birley Spa Primary Academy and St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 430 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birley Spa Primary Academy: 291. St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birley Spa Primary Academy and St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birley Spa Primary Academy is 1056th of 1,636 and St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 306th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).