Carter Knowle Junior School vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 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
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
297 students
| Measure | Carter Knowle Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #152 of 1,636 | #311 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1823 of 15,697 | #3385 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 239 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 5% |
| 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.stwilfridssheffield.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Carter Knowle Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 72.8).
- •Carter Knowle Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 77%).
- •Carter Knowle Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 5%).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 239.
- •Carter Knowle Junior School is a local authority school while St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary 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 St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Carter Knowle Junior School ranks higher (82.2 vs 72.8 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 St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 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. St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carter Knowle Junior School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carter Knowle Junior School is 152nd of 1,636 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is 311th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).