Mercia School vs Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 853 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercia School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,070 students
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery
Sheffield · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
176 students
| Measure | Mercia School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #18 of 366 | – |
| National rank | #371 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,070 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,070 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 82.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.1 | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.merciaschool.com | www.mylnhurst.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mercia School is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 176.
- •Mercia School is a academy school while Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery is a independent 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 School better than Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery?
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 School and Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery?
About 853 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mercia School: 1,070. Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mercia School and Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Mercia School is 18th of 366 and Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery is unranked among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).