Knavesmire Primary School vs Meynell Nursery & Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knavesmire Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
484 students
Meynell Nursery & Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
482 students
| Measure | Knavesmire Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Meynell Nursery & Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 1,636 | #1269 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #579 of 15,697 | #12751 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 484 | 482 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 482 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 68.3% |
| Capacity filled | 115.2% | 114.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 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 | York | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.knavesmireprimary.co.uk/ | www.meynell.sheffield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Knavesmire Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.1 vs 27.3).
- •Knavesmire Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 61%).
- •Knavesmire Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 2%).
- •Knavesmire Primary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 482.
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 Knavesmire Primary School better than Meynell Nursery & Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Knavesmire Primary School ranks higher (92.1 vs 27.3 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 Knavesmire Primary School and Meynell Nursery & Primary School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between York and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knavesmire Primary School: 484. Meynell Nursery & Primary School: 482. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knavesmire Primary School and Meynell Nursery & Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Knavesmire Primary School is 44th of 1,636 and Meynell Nursery & Primary School is 1269th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).