Dore Primary School vs King Ecgbert School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 446 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dore Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
484 students
King Ecgbert School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,575 students
| Measure | Dore Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | King Ecgbert School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #82 of 1,636 | #41 of 366 |
| National rank | #885 of 15,697 | #645 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 484 | 1,575 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 1,575 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 131.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 64.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 81.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.5 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.doreprimaryschool.co.uk | www.ecgbert.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dore Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.3 vs 79.2).
- •King Ecgbert School is the larger school with 1,575 students compared with 484.
- •Dore Primary School is a local authority school while King Ecgbert School is a academy 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 Dore Primary School better than King Ecgbert School?
On the Success Index (England), Dore Primary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 79.2 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 Dore Primary School and King Ecgbert School?
About 446 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dore Primary School: 484. King Ecgbert School: 1,575. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dore Primary School and King Ecgbert School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dore Primary School is 82nd of 1,636 and King Ecgbert School is 41st of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).