Fir Vale Academy vs Owler Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 390 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fir Vale Academy
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
931 students
Owler Brook Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
411 students
| Measure | Fir Vale Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Owler Brook Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 0 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #366 of 366 | #1429 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4089 of 4,090 | #14080 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 931 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 931 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 72.4% | 71.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | firvale.com/ | www.owlerbrookprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Owler Brook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.4 vs 0.2).
- •Fir Vale Academy is the larger school with 931 students compared with 411.
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 Fir Vale Academy better than Owler Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Owler Brook Primary School ranks higher (19.4 vs 0.2 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 Fir Vale Academy and Owler Brook Primary School?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fir Vale Academy: 931. Owler Brook Primary School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fir Vale Academy and Owler Brook Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fir Vale Academy is 366th of 366 and Owler Brook Primary School is 1429th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).