Hoylandswaine Primary School vs Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoylandswaine Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
493 students
| Measure | Hoylandswaine Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #50 of 1,636 | #272 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #631 of 15,697 | #3074 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 94 | 493 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 493 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 62.7% | 82.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 13% |
| 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.penistonestjohns.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hoylandswaine Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.6 vs 74.5).
- •Hoylandswaine Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 74%).
- •Hoylandswaine Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 13%).
- •Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 94.
- •Hoylandswaine Primary School is a academy school while Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided 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 Hoylandswaine Primary School better than Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hoylandswaine Primary School ranks higher (91.6 vs 74.5 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 Hoylandswaine Primary School and Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hoylandswaine Primary School: 94. Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School: 493. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hoylandswaine Primary School and Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hoylandswaine Primary School is 50th of 1,636 and Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is 272nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).