Carfield Primary School vs Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carfield Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
538 students
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
535 students
| Measure | Carfield Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #237 of 1,636 | #1170 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2704 of 15,697 | #11890 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 538 | 535 |
| Pupils on roll | 538 | 535 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 1% |
| 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 | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.carfieldprimary.co.uk/ | www.parkinsonlane.com |
The verdict
- •Carfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 31.7).
- •Carfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 61%).
- •Carfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 1%).
- •Carfield Primary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 535.
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 Carfield Primary School better than Parkinson Lane Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Carfield Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 31.7 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 Carfield Primary School and Parkinson Lane Community Primary School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carfield Primary School: 538. Parkinson Lane Community Primary School: 535. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carfield Primary School and Parkinson Lane Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carfield Primary School is 237th of 1,636 and Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is 1170th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).