Bradfield Secondary School vs Marlcliffe Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradfield Secondary School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,006 students
Marlcliffe Community Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
469 students
| Measure | Bradfield Secondary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Marlcliffe Community Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #61 of 366 | #297 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #901 of 4,090 | #3258 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,006 | 469 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,006 | 469 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bradfield.sheffield.sch.uk | www.marlcliffe.sheffield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (72.6 vs 73.5).
- •Bradfield Secondary School is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 469.
- •Bradfield Secondary School is a academy school while Marlcliffe Community Primary 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 Bradfield Secondary School better than Marlcliffe Community Primary 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 Bradfield Secondary School and Marlcliffe Community Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradfield Secondary School: 1,006. Marlcliffe Community Primary School: 469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradfield Secondary School and Marlcliffe Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bradfield Secondary School is 61st of 366 and Marlcliffe Community Primary School is 297th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).