Charnock Hall Primary Academy vs The Birley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charnock Hall Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
406 students
The Birley Academy
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,061 students
| Measure | Charnock Hall Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Birley Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #301 of 1,636 | #296 of 366 |
| National rank | #3284 of 15,697 | #3327 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 406 | 1,061 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 1,061 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 35.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.charnockhallacademy.co.uk/ | www.birleysecondaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Charnock Hall Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.3 vs 23.0).
- •The Birley Academy is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 406.
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 Charnock Hall Primary Academy better than The Birley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Charnock Hall Primary Academy ranks higher (73.3 vs 23.0 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 Charnock Hall Primary Academy and The Birley Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charnock Hall Primary Academy: 406. The Birley Academy: 1,061. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charnock Hall Primary Academy and The Birley Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Charnock Hall Primary Academy is 301st of 1,636 and The Birley Academy is 296th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).