Meynell Nursery & Primary School vs Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 329 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meynell Nursery & Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
482 students
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Meynell Nursery & Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Parson Cross Church of England Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1269 of 1,636 | #1545 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12751 of 15,697 | #15010 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 482 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 68.3% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 114.8% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.meynell.sheffield.sch.uk | www.parsoncross.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Meynell Nursery & Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.3 vs 12.3).
- •Meynell Nursery & Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 36%).
- •Meynell Nursery & Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Meynell Nursery & Primary School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 203.
- •Meynell Nursery & Primary 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 Meynell Nursery & Primary School better than Parson Cross Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Meynell Nursery & Primary School ranks higher (27.3 vs 12.3 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 Meynell Nursery & Primary School and Parson Cross Church of England Primary School?
About 329 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meynell Nursery & Primary School: 482. Parson Cross Church of England Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meynell Nursery & Primary School and Parson Cross Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Meynell Nursery & Primary School is 1269th of 1,636 and Parson Cross Church of England Primary School is 1545th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).