Byron Wood Primary Academy vs Whiteways Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
395 students
Whiteways Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
436 students
| Measure | Byron Wood Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Whiteways Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1603 of 1,636 | #958 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15403 of 15,697 | #9747 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 395 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 56% | 61.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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.astreabyronwood.org | www.whitewaysprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Whiteways Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 8.3).
- •Whiteways Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 41%).
- •Whiteways Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Whiteways Primary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 395.
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 Byron Wood Primary Academy better than Whiteways Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whiteways Primary School ranks higher (41.9 vs 8.3 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 Byron Wood Primary Academy and Whiteways Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Byron Wood Primary Academy: 395. Whiteways Primary School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Byron Wood Primary Academy and Whiteways Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Byron Wood Primary Academy is 1603rd of 1,636 and Whiteways Primary School is 958th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).