Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School vs Marlcliffe Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 714 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
349 students
Marlcliffe Community Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
469 students
| Measure | Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Marlcliffe Community Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #874 of 1,636 | #297 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8900 of 15,697 | #3258 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 349 | 469 |
| Pupils on roll | 349 | 469 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 17% |
| 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.hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk/ | www.marlcliffe.sheffield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 45.9).
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 64%).
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 10%).
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 349.
- •Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School is a academy school while Marlcliffe Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School better than Marlcliffe Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marlcliffe Community Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 45.9 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 Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School and Marlcliffe Community Primary School?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School: 349. Marlcliffe Community Primary School: 469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School and Marlcliffe Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School is 874th of 1,636 and Marlcliffe Community Primary School is 297th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).