Nook Lane Junior School vs Wisewood Nursery & Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nook Lane Junior School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
252 students
Wisewood Nursery & Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
169 students
| Measure | Nook Lane Junior School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wisewood Nursery & Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #739 of 1,636 | #1096 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7676 of 15,697 | #11100 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 252 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 44.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 69.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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.nooklanejunior.co.uk | www.wisewoodprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Nook Lane Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.4 vs 35.8).
- •Wisewood Nursery & Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 58%).
- •Nook Lane Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Nook Lane Junior School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 169.
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 Nook Lane Junior School better than Wisewood Nursery & Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nook Lane Junior School ranks higher (51.4 vs 35.8 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 Nook Lane Junior School and Wisewood Nursery & Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nook Lane Junior School: 252. Wisewood Nursery & Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nook Lane Junior School and Wisewood Nursery & Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Nook Lane Junior School is 739th of 1,636 and Wisewood Nursery & Primary School is 1096th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).