Meadowhead School Academy Trust vs Wickersley School and Sports College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 17 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
Wickersley School and Sports College
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,984 students
| Measure | Meadowhead School Academy Trust Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wickersley School and Sports College Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #160 of 366 | #72 of 366 |
| National rank | #1947 of 4,090 | #990 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,006 | 1,984 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,006 | 1,984 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.2% | 55.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.8% | 71.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | 4.41 |
| A level points per entry | 37.0 | 36.7 |
| town | Sheffield | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.meadowhead.sheffield.sch.uk/ | www.wickersley.net |
The verdict
- •Wickersley School and Sports College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 50.2).
- •Meadowhead School Academy Trust is the larger school with 2,006 students compared with 1,984.
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 Wickersley School and Sports College?
On the Success Index (England), Wickersley School and Sports College ranks higher (70.8 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 Wickersley School and Sports College?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadowhead School Academy Trust: 2,006. Wickersley School and Sports College: 1,984. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadowhead School Academy Trust and Wickersley School and Sports College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Meadowhead School Academy Trust is 160th of 366 and Wickersley School and Sports College is 72nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).