Chapeltown Academy vs Thorpe Hesley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapeltown Academy
Sheffield · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
249 students
Thorpe Hesley Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
580 students
| Measure | Chapeltown Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thorpe Hesley Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #469 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #5124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 249 | 580 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 580 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 62.3% | 121.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | 29.7 | – |
| town | Sheffield | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.chapeltownacademy.com | www.thorpehesleyprimary.rotherham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thorpe Hesley Primary School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 249.
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 Chapeltown Academy better than Thorpe Hesley Primary School?
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 Chapeltown Academy and Thorpe Hesley Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chapeltown Academy: 249. Thorpe Hesley Primary School: 580. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chapeltown Academy and Thorpe Hesley Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Chapeltown Academy is unranked and Thorpe Hesley Primary School is 469th of 1,636 among sixth form schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).