Fox Hill Primary vs Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 887 m 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
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Fox Hill Primary Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Parson Cross Church of England Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1632 of 1,636 | #1545 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15654 of 15,697 | #15010 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 270 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 61.4% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 13% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.foxhill.sheffield.sch.uk | www.parsoncross.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parson Cross Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.3 vs 3.7).
- •Parson Cross Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (36% vs 13%).
- •Fox Hill Primary is the larger school with 270 students compared with 203.
- •Fox Hill Primary is a academy school while Parson Cross Church of England Primary 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 Fox Hill Primary better than Parson Cross Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parson Cross Church of England Primary School ranks higher (12.3 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 Parson Cross Church of England Primary School?
About 887 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fox Hill Primary: 270. Parson Cross Church of England Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fox Hill Primary and Parson Cross Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fox Hill Primary is 1632nd of 1,636 and Parson Cross Church of England Primary School is 1545th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).