Mercia Northridge School vs Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 776 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercia Northridge School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Mercia Northridge School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Parson Cross Church of England Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1545 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #15010 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 203 |
| Free school meals | – | 30% |
| Capacity filled | – | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.parsoncross.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mercia Northridge School is a academy school while Parson Cross 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 Mercia Northridge School better than Parson Cross Church of England Primary School?
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 Mercia Northridge School and Parson Cross Church of England Primary School?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How do Mercia Northridge School and Parson Cross Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Mercia Northridge School is unranked and Parson Cross Church of England Primary School is 1545th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).