Netherthorpe Primary School vs Pye Bank CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Netherthorpe Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
257 students
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
| Measure | Netherthorpe Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Pye Bank CofE Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1405 of 1,636 | #1472 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13920 of 15,697 | #14415 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 257 | 446 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 446 |
| Free school meals | 51.9% | 60.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk/ | www.pyebank.sheffield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Netherthorpe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.4 vs 17.1).
- •Netherthorpe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 55%).
- •Pye Bank CofE Primary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 257.
- •Netherthorpe Primary School is a local authority school while Pye Bank CofE Primary 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 Netherthorpe Primary School better than Pye Bank CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Netherthorpe Primary School ranks higher (20.4 vs 17.1 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 Netherthorpe Primary School and Pye Bank CofE Primary 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?
Netherthorpe Primary School: 257. Pye Bank CofE Primary School: 446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherthorpe Primary School and Pye Bank CofE Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Netherthorpe Primary School is 1405th of 1,636 and Pye Bank CofE Primary School is 1472nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).