Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy vs Springfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 936 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
Springfield Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Springfield Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1171 of 1,636 | #1540 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11891 of 15,697 | #14974 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 214 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.portercroft.org | springfieldschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 12.6).
- •Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 43%).
- •Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 214 students compared with 207.
- •Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Springfield Primary School is a local authority 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 Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy better than Springfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (31.7 vs 12.6 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 Springfield Primary School?
About 936 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. Springfield Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy and Springfield Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy is 1171st of 1,636 and Springfield Primary School is 1540th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).