Hallam Nursery & Primary School vs Tapton School & Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hallam Nursery & Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
658 students
Tapton School & Sixth Form
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,747 students
| Measure | Hallam Nursery & Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Tapton School & Sixth Form Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #126 of 1,636 | #23 of 366 |
| National rank | #1561 of 15,697 | #447 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 658 | 1,747 |
| Pupils on roll | 658 | 1,747 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 67.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.5 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hallamprimaryschool.co.uk | www.taptonschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (84.0 vs 84.6).
- •Tapton School & Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,747 students compared with 658.
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 Hallam Nursery & Primary School better than Tapton School & Sixth Form?
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 Hallam Nursery & Primary School and Tapton School & Sixth Form?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hallam Nursery & Primary School: 658. Tapton School & Sixth Form: 1,747. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hallam Nursery & Primary School and Tapton School & Sixth Form rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hallam Nursery & Primary School is 126th of 1,636 and Tapton School & Sixth Form is 23rd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).