Sheffield Park Academy vs Woodthorpe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sheffield Park Academy
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,185 students
Woodthorpe Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
398 students
| Measure | Sheffield Park Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Woodthorpe Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #339 of 366 | #1010 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3826 of 4,090 | #10228 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,185 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,185 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 57.5% | 62.9% |
| Capacity filled | 112.9% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.02 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.8 | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.sheffieldpark-academy.org/ | www.woodthorpeprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodthorpe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 14.3).
- •Sheffield Park Academy is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 398.
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 Sheffield Park Academy better than Woodthorpe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodthorpe Primary School ranks higher (39.7 vs 14.3 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 Sheffield Park Academy and Woodthorpe Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sheffield Park Academy: 1,185. Woodthorpe Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sheffield Park Academy and Woodthorpe Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sheffield Park Academy is 339th of 366 and Woodthorpe Primary School is 1010th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).