Mercia Northridge School vs Yewlands Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 889 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercia Northridge School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
Yewlands Academy
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
884 students
| Measure | Mercia Northridge School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Yewlands Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #310 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #3505 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | – | 884 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 884 |
| Free school meals | – | 44.8% |
| Capacity filled | – | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | yewlandsacademy.org |
The verdict
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 Yewlands 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 Mercia Northridge School and Yewlands Academy?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How do Mercia Northridge School and Yewlands Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Mercia Northridge School is unranked and Yewlands Academy is 310th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).