Rainbow Forge Primary Academy vs Waterthorpe Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
347 students
Waterthorpe Infant School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
123 students
| Measure | Rainbow Forge Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Waterthorpe Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1420 of 1,636 | #1066 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14011 of 15,697 | #10803 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 347 | 123 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 123 |
| Free school meals | 47% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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.rainbowforgeacademy.co.uk | www.waterthorpeinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Waterthorpe Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.1 vs 19.9).
- •Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is the larger school with 347 students compared with 123.
- •Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is a academy school while Waterthorpe Infant 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 Rainbow Forge Primary Academy better than Waterthorpe Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Waterthorpe Infant School ranks higher (37.1 vs 19.9 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 Rainbow Forge Primary Academy and Waterthorpe Infant School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy: 347. Waterthorpe Infant School: 123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rainbow Forge Primary Academy and Waterthorpe Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is 1420th of 1,636 and Waterthorpe Infant School is 1066th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).