High Green Primary School vs Windmill Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km 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
Windmill Hill Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
266 students
| Measure | High Green Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Windmill Hill Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1288 of 1,636 | #1136 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12924 of 15,697 | #11579 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 198 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 44% |
| 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/ | windmillhill.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Windmill Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.3 vs 26.4).
- •Windmill Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 43%).
- •Windmill Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Windmill Hill Primary School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 198.
- •High Green Primary School is a local authority school while Windmill Hill Primary School 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 Windmill Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Windmill Hill Primary School ranks higher (33.3 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 Windmill Hill Primary School?
About 2.0 km 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. Windmill Hill Primary School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Green Primary School and Windmill Hill Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
High Green Primary School is 1288th of 1,636 and Windmill Hill Primary School is 1136th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).