Dobcroft Nursery Infant School vs Holt House Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
303 students
Holt House Infant School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
166 students
| Measure | Dobcroft Nursery Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Holt House Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 1,636 | #443 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #121 of 15,697 | #4812 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 303 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 3.5% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 112.2% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk/ | www.holthouse.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dobcroft Nursery Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.7 vs 65.2).
- •Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 166.
- •Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is a academy school while Holt House Infant School is a local authority 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 Dobcroft Nursery Infant School better than Holt House Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Dobcroft Nursery Infant School ranks higher (97.7 vs 65.2 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 Dobcroft Nursery Infant School and Holt House Infant School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School: 303. Holt House Infant School: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dobcroft Nursery Infant School and Holt House Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is 7th of 1,636 and Holt House Infant School is 443rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).