Royd Nursery and Infant School vs Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royd Nursery and Infant School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
207 students
Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
152 students
| Measure | Royd Nursery and Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #728 of 1,636 | #1037 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7608 of 15,697 | #10527 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 207 | 152 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 152 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.roydnurseryinfants.co.uk | www.wharncliffeside.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Royd Nursery and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 38.3).
- •Royd Nursery and Infant School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 152.
- •Royd Nursery and Infant School is a local authority school while Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery 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 Royd Nursery and Infant School better than Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Royd Nursery and Infant School ranks higher (51.8 vs 38.3 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 Royd Nursery and Infant School and Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royd Nursery and Infant School: 207. Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery: 152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royd Nursery and Infant School and Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Royd Nursery and Infant School is 728th of 1,636 and Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery is 1037th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).