Jerry Clay Academy vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jerry Clay Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | Jerry Clay Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 1,636 | #514 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #233 of 15,697 | #5599 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 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 | Wakefield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.jerryclayacademy.wakefield.sch.uk | www.st-marys.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Jerry Clay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.0 vs 61.3).
- •Jerry Clay Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 71%).
- •Jerry Clay Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 13%).
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 Jerry Clay Academy better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Jerry Clay Academy ranks higher (96.0 vs 61.3 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 Jerry Clay Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jerry Clay Academy: 211. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jerry Clay Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Jerry Clay Academy is 16th of 1,636 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 514th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).