Leys Farm Junior School vs Waterthorpe Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leys Farm Junior School
Scunthorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
124 students
Waterthorpe Infant School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
123 students
| Measure | Leys Farm Junior School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Waterthorpe Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1334 of 1,636 | #1066 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13352 of 15,697 | #10803 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 124 | 123 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 123 |
| Free school meals | 39.5% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 68.9% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Scunthorpe | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.leysfarm.org.uk/ | www.waterthorpeinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Waterthorpe Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.1 vs 24.1).
- •Leys Farm Junior School is the larger school with 124 students compared with 123.
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 Leys Farm Junior School better than Waterthorpe Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Waterthorpe Infant School ranks higher (37.1 vs 24.1 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 Leys Farm Junior School and Waterthorpe Infant School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leys Farm Junior School: 124. Waterthorpe Infant School: 123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leys Farm Junior School and Waterthorpe Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Leys Farm Junior School is 1334th of 1,636 and Waterthorpe Infant School is 1066th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).