Bradfield Secondary School vs Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.9 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
Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
152 students
| Measure | Bradfield Secondary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 366 | #1037 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #901 of 4,090 | #10527 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,006 | 152 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,006 | 152 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.wharncliffeside.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bradfield Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.6 vs 38.3).
- •Bradfield Secondary School is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 152.
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 Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Bradfield Secondary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 38.3 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 Bradfield Secondary School and Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.9 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. Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery: 152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradfield Secondary School and Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bradfield Secondary School is 61st of 366 and Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery is 1037th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).