Ecclesfield Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecclesfield Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Ecclesfield Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1351 of 1,636 | #1215 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13501 of 15,697 | #12269 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 411 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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.ecclesfieldprimary.co.uk/ | st-thomasmoresheffield.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.7 vs 23.2).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 51%).
- •Ecclesfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Ecclesfield Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 210.
- •Ecclesfield Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy 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 Ecclesfield Primary School better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (29.7 vs 23.2 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 Ecclesfield Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ecclesfield Primary School: 411. St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ecclesfield Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ecclesfield Primary School is 1351st of 1,636 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy is 1215th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).