Carter Knowle Junior School vs Mercia School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 338 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Knowle Junior School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
Mercia School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,070 students
| Measure | Carter Knowle Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Mercia School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #152 of 1,636 | #18 of 366 |
| National rank | #1823 of 15,697 | #371 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 239 | 1,070 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 1,070 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 68.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 82.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 93.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.1 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.carterknowle.sheffield.sch.uk/ | www.merciaschool.com |
The verdict
- •Mercia School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.7 vs 82.2).
- •Mercia School is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 239.
- •Carter Knowle Junior School is a local authority school while Mercia School is a academy 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 Carter Knowle Junior School better than Mercia School?
On the Success Index (England), Mercia School ranks higher (86.7 vs 82.2 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 Carter Knowle Junior School and Mercia School?
About 338 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carter Knowle Junior School: 239. Mercia School: 1,070. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carter Knowle Junior School and Mercia School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carter Knowle Junior School is 152nd of 1,636 and Mercia School is 18th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).