Ecclesfield Primary School vs Yewlands Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Yewlands Academy
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
884 students
| Measure | Ecclesfield Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Yewlands Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1351 of 1,636 | #310 of 366 |
| National rank | #13501 of 15,697 | #3505 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 411 | 884 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 884 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 44.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ecclesfieldprimary.co.uk/ | yewlandsacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Ecclesfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.2 vs 20.5).
- •Yewlands Academy is the larger school with 884 students compared with 411.
- •Ecclesfield Primary School is a local authority school while Yewlands 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 Yewlands Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ecclesfield Primary School ranks higher (23.2 vs 20.5 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 Ecclesfield Primary School and Yewlands 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. Yewlands Academy: 884. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ecclesfield Primary School and Yewlands Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ecclesfield Primary School is 1351st of 1,636 and Yewlands Academy is 310th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).