Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School vs Rivelin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km 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
Rivelin Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
379 students
| Measure | Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rivelin Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #874 of 1,636 | #899 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8900 of 15,697 | #9079 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 349 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 349 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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.rivelinprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (45.9 vs 45.0).
- •Rivelin Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 64%).
- •Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Rivelin Primary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 349.
- •Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School is a academy school while Rivelin 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 Rivelin Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School and Rivelin Primary School?
About 1.3 km 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. Rivelin Primary School: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School and Rivelin Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School is 874th of 1,636 and Rivelin Primary School is 899th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).