Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy vs Sheffield High School GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 849 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
Sheffield High School GDST
Sheffield · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
695 students
| Measure | Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sheffield High School GDST Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1171 of 1,636 | #301 of 366 |
| National rank | #11891 of 15,697 | #3379 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 214 | 695 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 695 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 59.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 20.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 48.5 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.portercroft.org | www.sheffieldhighschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 22.1).
- •Sheffield High School GDST is the larger school with 695 students compared with 214.
- •Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Sheffield High School GDST is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy is co-educational and Sheffield High School GDST is girls.
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 Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy better than Sheffield High School GDST?
On the Success Index (England), Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (31.7 vs 22.1 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 Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy and Sheffield High School GDST?
About 849 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy: 214. Sheffield High School GDST: 695. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy and Sheffield High School GDST rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy is 1171st of 1,636 and Sheffield High School GDST is 301st of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).