Siddal Primary School vs St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Siddal Primary School
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
169 students
| Measure | Siddal Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1599 of 1,636 | #247 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15381 of 15,697 | #2815 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 169 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 71.6% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | siddal.polarismat.org.uk/ | www.st-marysgreen.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 8.6).
- •St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 32%).
- •St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Siddal Primary School better than St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (76.0 vs 8.6 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 Siddal Primary School and St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Siddal Primary School: 169. St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Siddal Primary School and St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Siddal Primary School is 1599th of 1,636 and St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 247th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).