Lift Firth Park vs St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 787 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Firth Park
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,115 students
St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | Lift Firth Park Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #347 of 366 | #1596 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3897 of 4,090 | #15363 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,115 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,115 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 55.7% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.firthparkacademy.org | www.st-patricks.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lift Firth Park scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.1 vs 8.8).
- •Lift Firth Park is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 285.
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 Lift Firth Park better than St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Firth Park ranks higher (12.1 vs 8.8 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 Lift Firth Park and St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 787 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Firth Park: 1,115. St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Firth Park and St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lift Firth Park is 347th of 366 and St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1596th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).