Netherthorpe Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | Netherthorpe Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1405 of 1,636 | #514 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13920 of 15,697 | #5599 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 257 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 51.9% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.st-marys.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.3 vs 20.4).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 57%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Netherthorpe Primary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 211.
- •Netherthorpe Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 20.4 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.2 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. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherthorpe Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Netherthorpe Primary School is 1405th of 1,636 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 514th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).