Meersbrook Bank Primary School vs Newfield Secondary 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.
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
Newfield Secondary School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,048 students
| Measure | Meersbrook Bank Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Newfield Secondary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #568 of 1,636 | #157 of 366 |
| National rank | #6134 of 15,697 | #1916 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 229 | 1,048 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 1,048 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | meersbrookbank.sheffield.sch.uk/pupils.html | www.newfield.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Meersbrook Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 51.2).
- •Newfield Secondary School is the larger school with 1,048 students compared with 229.
- •Meersbrook Bank Primary School is a local authority school while Newfield Secondary 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 Meersbrook Bank Primary School better than Newfield Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Meersbrook Bank Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 51.2 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 Meersbrook Bank Primary School and Newfield Secondary 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?
Meersbrook Bank Primary School: 229. Newfield Secondary School: 1,048. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meersbrook Bank Primary School and Newfield Secondary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Meersbrook Bank Primary School is 568th of 1,636 and Newfield Secondary School is 157th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).