Malin Bridge Primary School vs Rivelin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 688 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malin Bridge Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
615 students
Rivelin Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
379 students
| Measure | Malin Bridge Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rivelin Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #357 of 1,636 | #899 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3784 of 15,697 | #9079 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 615 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 615 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 106.6% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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 | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/ | www.rivelinprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Malin Bridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.7 vs 45.0).
- •Malin Bridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 66%).
- •Malin Bridge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 2%).
- •Malin Bridge Primary School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 379.
- •Malin Bridge Primary School is a academy school while Rivelin Primary School is a local authority 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 Malin Bridge Primary School better than Rivelin Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Malin Bridge Primary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 45.0 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 Malin Bridge Primary School and Rivelin Primary School?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malin Bridge Primary School: 615. Rivelin Primary School: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malin Bridge Primary School and Rivelin Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Malin Bridge Primary School is 357th of 1,636 and Rivelin Primary School is 899th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).