Fox Hill Primary vs New Pastures Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Hill Primary
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
270 students
New Pastures Primary School
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
270 students
| Measure | Fox Hill Primary Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | New Pastures Primary School Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1632 of 1,636 | #1389 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15654 of 15,697 | #13826 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 270 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 61.4% | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 13% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Mexborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.foxhill.sheffield.sch.uk | www.newpasturesprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •New Pastures Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.0 vs 3.7).
- •New Pastures Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 13%).
- •New Pastures Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
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 Fox Hill Primary better than New Pastures Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Pastures Primary School ranks higher (21.0 vs 3.7 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 Fox Hill Primary and New Pastures Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Mexborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fox Hill Primary: 270. New Pastures Primary School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fox Hill Primary and New Pastures Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fox Hill Primary is 1632nd of 1,636 and New Pastures Primary School is 1389th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).