Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy vs Halfway Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
159 students
Halfway Junior School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
200 students
| Measure | Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Halfway Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1057 of 1,636 | #682 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10709 of 15,697 | #7207 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 159 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 43.4% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 66.3% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 8% |
| 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.emmanuel.sheffield.sch.uk/ | www.halfwayjuniorschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Halfway Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 37.5).
- •Halfway Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 59%).
- •Halfway Junior School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 159.
- •Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy is a academy school while Halfway Junior 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 Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy better than Halfway Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Halfway Junior School ranks higher (53.5 vs 37.5 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 Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy and Halfway Junior School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy: 159. Halfway Junior School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy and Halfway Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy is 1057th of 1,636 and Halfway Junior School is 682nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).