Loxley Primary School vs Nook Lane Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loxley Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Nook Lane Junior School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
252 students
| Measure | Loxley Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Nook Lane Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #59 of 1,636 | #739 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #701 of 15,697 | #7676 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 207 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 12% |
| 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 | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.loxleyprimaryschool.com | www.nooklanejunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Loxley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.9 vs 51.4).
- •Loxley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 58%).
- •Loxley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 12%).
- •Nook Lane Junior School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 207.
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 Loxley Primary School better than Nook Lane Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Loxley Primary School ranks higher (90.9 vs 51.4 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 Loxley Primary School and Nook Lane Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Loxley Primary School: 207. Nook Lane Junior School: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Loxley Primary School and Nook Lane Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Loxley Primary School is 59th of 1,636 and Nook Lane Junior School is 739th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).