Meadowhead School Academy Trust vs St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 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
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | Meadowhead School Academy Trust Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 366 | #755 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1947 of 4,090 | #7833 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,006 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,006 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.st-tc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (50.2 vs 50.7).
- •Meadowhead School Academy Trust is the larger school with 2,006 students compared with 211.
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 St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Meadowhead School Academy Trust and St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.0 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. St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadowhead School Academy Trust and St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Meadowhead School Academy Trust is 160th of 366 and St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is 755th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).