Norton Free Church of England Primary School vs Woodlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
Woodlands Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
465 students
| Measure | Norton Free Church of England Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Woodlands Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #499 of 1,636 | #1613 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5481 of 15,697 | #15500 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 465 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 465 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 62.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 110.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.nortonfree.org.uk | www.woodlands.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Norton Free Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 6.9).
- •Norton Free Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 39%).
- •Norton Free Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Woodlands Primary School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 210.
- •Norton Free Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Woodlands 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 Norton Free Church of England Primary School better than Woodlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Norton Free Church of England Primary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 6.9 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 Norton Free Church of England Primary School and Woodlands Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton Free Church of England Primary School: 210. Woodlands Primary School: 465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton Free Church of England Primary School and Woodlands Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Norton Free Church of England Primary School is 499th of 1,636 and Woodlands Primary School is 1613th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).