King Edward VII School vs Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 808 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VII School
Sheffield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,729 students
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | King Edward VII School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 366 | #1171 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1247 of 4,090 | #11891 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,729 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,729 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.1 | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.kes.sheffield.sch.uk/ | www.portercroft.org |
The verdict
- •King Edward VII School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 31.7).
- •King Edward VII School is the larger school with 1,729 students compared with 214.
- •King Edward VII School is a local authority school while Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy 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 King Edward VII School better than Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VII School ranks higher (65.0 vs 31.7 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 King Edward VII School and Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy?
About 808 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VII School: 1,729. Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VII School and Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
King Edward VII School is 84th of 366 and Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy is 1171st of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).