Shelf Junior and Infant School vs Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 50 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelf Junior and Infant School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
221 students
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
221 students
| Measure | Shelf Junior and Infant School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sitwell Nursery & Infant School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1290 of 1,636 | #154 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12945 of 15,697 | #1857 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 221 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 70.2% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Halifax | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.shelfjandi.com/ | www.sitwellinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sitwell Nursery & Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 26.3).
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 Shelf Junior and Infant School better than Sitwell Nursery & Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Sitwell Nursery & Infant School ranks higher (82.1 vs 26.3 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 Shelf Junior and Infant School and Sitwell Nursery & Infant School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shelf Junior and Infant School: 221. Sitwell Nursery & Infant School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shelf Junior and Infant School and Sitwell Nursery & Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Shelf Junior and Infant School is 1290th of 1,636 and Sitwell Nursery & Infant School is 154th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).