Lydgate Junior School vs St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 419 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lydgate Junior School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
482 students
St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Lydgate Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #716 of 1,636 | #621 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7514 of 15,697 | #6604 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 482 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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.lydgatejunior.co.uk | www.st-maries.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 52.2).
- •St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 65%).
- •Lydgate Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Lydgate Junior School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 237.
- •Lydgate Junior School is a local authority school while St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary 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 Lydgate Junior School better than St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (56.4 vs 52.2 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 Lydgate Junior School and St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 419 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lydgate Junior School: 482. St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lydgate Junior School and St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lydgate Junior School is 716th of 1,636 and St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 621st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).