Carter Knowle Junior School vs Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km 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
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery
Sheffield · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
176 students
| Measure | Carter Knowle Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #152 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #1823 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 239 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 18% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| 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.carterknowle.sheffield.sch.uk/ | www.mylnhurst.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Carter Knowle Junior School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 176.
- •Carter Knowle Junior School is a local authority school while Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery is a independent 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 Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carter Knowle Junior School and Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery?
About 1.2 km 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. Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carter Knowle Junior School and Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carter Knowle Junior School is 152nd of 1,636 and Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).