Hallam Nursery & Primary School vs Westerton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 39 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
Westerton Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
664 students
| Measure | Hallam Nursery & Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Westerton Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #126 of 1,636 | #624 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1561 of 15,697 | #6655 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 658 | 664 |
| Pupils on roll | 658 | 664 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 10% |
| 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 | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hallamprimaryschool.co.uk | www.westerton.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hallam Nursery & Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 56.2).
- •Hallam Nursery & Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 62%).
- •Hallam Nursery & Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 10%).
- •Westerton Primary Academy is the larger school with 664 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 Westerton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hallam Nursery & Primary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 56.2 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 Hallam Nursery & Primary School and Westerton Primary Academy?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hallam Nursery & Primary School: 658. Westerton Primary Academy: 664. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hallam Nursery & Primary School and Westerton Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hallam Nursery & Primary School is 126th of 1,636 and Westerton Primary Academy is 624th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).