Marlcliffe Community Primary School vs Wisewood Nursery & Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 750 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlcliffe Community Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
469 students
Wisewood Nursery & Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
169 students
| Measure | Marlcliffe Community Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wisewood Nursery & Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #297 of 1,636 | #1096 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3258 of 15,697 | #11100 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 469 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 469 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 44.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 69.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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.marlcliffe.sheffield.sch.uk | www.wisewoodprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 35.8).
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 68%).
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 169.
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School is a local authority school while Wisewood Nursery & Primary School 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 Marlcliffe Community Primary School better than Wisewood Nursery & Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marlcliffe Community Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 35.8 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 Marlcliffe Community Primary School and Wisewood Nursery & Primary School?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlcliffe Community Primary School: 469. Wisewood Nursery & Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlcliffe Community Primary School and Wisewood Nursery & Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Marlcliffe Community Primary School is 297th of 1,636 and Wisewood Nursery & Primary School is 1096th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).