Oasis Academy Watermead vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
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.
Oasis Academy Watermead
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
423 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
466 students
| Measure | Oasis Academy Watermead Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #895 of 1,636 | #689 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9052 of 15,697 | #7254 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 423 | 466 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 466 |
| Free school meals | 55.4% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| 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.oasisacademywatermead.org | www.stcatherines.academy |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 45.1).
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 70%).
- •Oasis Academy Watermead does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) is the larger school with 466 students compared with 423.
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 Oasis Academy Watermead better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) ranks higher (53.4 vs 45.1 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 Oasis Academy Watermead and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oasis Academy Watermead: 423. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam): 466. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oasis Academy Watermead and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Oasis Academy Watermead is 895th of 1,636 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) is 689th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).