Ecclesfield School vs Windmill Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecclesfield School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,711 students
Windmill Hill Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
266 students
| Measure | Ecclesfield School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Windmill Hill Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #239 of 366 | #1136 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2699 of 4,090 | #11579 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,711 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,711 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ecclesfield-school.com | windmillhill.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ecclesfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.9 vs 33.3).
- •Ecclesfield School is the larger school with 1,711 students compared with 266.
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 School better than Windmill Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ecclesfield School ranks higher (34.9 vs 33.3 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 School and Windmill Hill Primary 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?
Ecclesfield School: 1,711. Windmill Hill Primary School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ecclesfield School and Windmill Hill Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ecclesfield School is 239th of 366 and Windmill Hill Primary School is 1136th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).