High Green Primary School vs St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 372 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Green Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
169 students
| Measure | High Green Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1288 of 1,636 | #247 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12924 of 15,697 | #2815 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 198 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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.highgreenprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-marysgreen.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 26.4).
- •St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 43%).
- •St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •High Green Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 169.
- •High Green Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 High Green Primary School better than St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (76.0 vs 26.4 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 High Green Primary School and St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 372 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Green Primary School: 198. St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Green Primary School and St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
High Green Primary School is 1288th of 1,636 and St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 247th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).