Dobcroft Junior School vs Mercia School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dobcroft Junior School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
Mercia School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,070 students
| Measure | Dobcroft Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Mercia School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #18 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #371 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | – | 1,070 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 1,070 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 68.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 82.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 93.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.1 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.dobcroft-jun.sheffield.sch.uk | www.merciaschool.com |
The verdict
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 Dobcroft Junior School better than Mercia 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 Dobcroft Junior School and Mercia School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How do Dobcroft Junior School and Mercia School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dobcroft Junior School is unranked and Mercia School is 18th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).