Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy vs Waterthorpe Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 31 m 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
Waterthorpe Infant School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
123 students
| Measure | Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Waterthorpe Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1057 of 1,636 | #1066 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10709 of 15,697 | #10803 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 159 | 123 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 123 |
| Free school meals | 43.4% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 66.3% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.waterthorpeinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (37.5 vs 37.1).
- •Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy is the larger school with 159 students compared with 123.
- •Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy is a academy school while Waterthorpe Infant 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 Waterthorpe Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy and Waterthorpe Infant School?
About 31 m 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. Waterthorpe Infant School: 123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy and Waterthorpe Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy is 1057th of 1,636 and Waterthorpe Infant School is 1066th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).