Meadowhead School Academy Trust vs Norton Free Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,006 students
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Meadowhead School Academy Trust Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Norton Free Church of England Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 366 | #499 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1947 of 4,090 | #5481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 2,006 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,006 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.0 | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.meadowhead.sheffield.sch.uk/ | www.nortonfree.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Norton Free Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 50.2).
- •Meadowhead School Academy Trust is the larger school with 2,006 students compared with 210.
- •Meadowhead School Academy Trust is a academy school while Norton Free Church of England 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 Meadowhead School Academy Trust better than Norton Free Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Norton Free Church of England Primary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 50.2 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 Meadowhead School Academy Trust and Norton Free Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadowhead School Academy Trust: 2,006. Norton Free Church of England Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadowhead School Academy Trust and Norton Free Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Meadowhead School Academy Trust is 160th of 366 and Norton Free Church of England Primary School is 499th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).