Dinnington Community Primary School vs Laughton Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dinnington Community Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
184 students
Laughton Junior and Infant School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
| Measure | Dinnington Community Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Laughton Junior and Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1542 of 1,636 | #1103 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14984 of 15,697 | #11222 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 184 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 79.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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.dcpschool.co.uk/ | www.laughtonjandi.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Laughton Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.1 vs 12.5).
- •Laughton Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 33%).
- •Dinnington Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Laughton Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 184.
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 Dinnington Community Primary School better than Laughton Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Laughton Junior and Infant School ranks higher (35.1 vs 12.5 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 Dinnington Community Primary School and Laughton Junior and Infant School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dinnington Community Primary School: 184. Laughton Junior and Infant School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dinnington Community Primary School and Laughton Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dinnington Community Primary School is 1542nd of 1,636 and Laughton Junior and Infant School is 1103rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).