Hartley Brook Primary School vs Thorpe Hesley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartley Brook Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
579 students
Thorpe Hesley Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
580 students
| Measure | Hartley Brook Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thorpe Hesley Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1548 of 1,636 | #469 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15031 of 15,697 | #5124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 579 | 580 |
| Pupils on roll | 579 | 580 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 121.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 14% |
| 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 | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.astreahartleybrook.org/ | www.thorpehesleyprimary.rotherham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thorpe Hesley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 12.1).
- •Thorpe Hesley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 44%).
- •Thorpe Hesley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 1%).
- •Thorpe Hesley Primary School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 579.
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 Hartley Brook Primary School better than Thorpe Hesley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thorpe Hesley Primary School ranks higher (63.6 vs 12.1 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 Hartley Brook Primary School and Thorpe Hesley Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartley Brook Primary School: 579. Thorpe Hesley Primary School: 580. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartley Brook Primary School and Thorpe Hesley Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hartley Brook Primary School is 1548th of 1,636 and Thorpe Hesley Primary School is 469th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).