Halfway Junior School vs Shortbrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 755 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halfway Junior School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
200 students
Shortbrook Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
131 students
| Measure | Halfway Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shortbrook Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #682 of 1,636 | #720 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7207 of 15,697 | #7558 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 200 | 131 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 131 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 65% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 36.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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.halfwayjuniorschool.org/ | www.shortbrookprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Halfway Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 52.0).
- •Shortbrook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 69%).
- •Halfway Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Halfway Junior School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 131.
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 Halfway Junior School better than Shortbrook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Halfway Junior School ranks higher (53.5 vs 52.0 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 Halfway Junior School and Shortbrook Primary School?
About 755 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halfway Junior School: 200. Shortbrook Primary School: 131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halfway Junior School and Shortbrook Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Halfway Junior School is 682nd of 1,636 and Shortbrook Primary School is 720th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).