Canklow Woods Primary School vs Ferham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canklow Woods Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
Ferham Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
228 students
| Measure | Canklow Woods Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ferham Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1600 of 1,636 | #1636 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15387 of 15,697 | #15671 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 245 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 62.4% | 71% |
| Capacity filled | 116.7% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 13% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.canklowwoods.rotherham.sch.uk | www.ferhamprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Canklow Woods Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (8.5 vs 3.2).
- •Canklow Woods Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 13%).
- •Canklow Woods Primary School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 228.
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 Canklow Woods Primary School better than Ferham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Canklow Woods Primary School ranks higher (8.5 vs 3.2 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 Canklow Woods Primary School and Ferham Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canklow Woods Primary School: 245. Ferham Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canklow Woods Primary School and Ferham Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Canklow Woods Primary School is 1600th of 1,636 and Ferham Primary School is 1636th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).