Handsworth Grange Community Sports College vs Wingfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 8.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
989 students
Wingfield Academy
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
990 students
| Measure | Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wingfield Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #297 of 366 | #147 of 366 |
| National rank | #3329 of 4,090 | #1781 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 989 | 990 |
| Pupils on roll | 989 | 990 |
| Free school meals | 34.4% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 117.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.6 | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27% | 49.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.1% | 65.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.11 | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hgcsc.co.uk | www.wingfield.rotherham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wingfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 22.9).
- •Wingfield Academy is the larger school with 990 students compared with 989.
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 Handsworth Grange Community Sports College better than Wingfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wingfield Academy ranks higher (53.9 vs 22.9 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 Handsworth Grange Community Sports College and Wingfield Academy?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College: 989. Wingfield Academy: 990. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Handsworth Grange Community Sports College and Wingfield Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is 297th of 366 and Wingfield Academy is 147th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).