Southey Green Nursery & Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
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.
Southey Green Nursery & Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
701 students
St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | Southey Green Nursery & Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1177 of 1,636 | #1596 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11943 of 15,697 | #15363 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 701 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 701 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 55.9% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 111.3% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 8% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 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 | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.southeygreen.org | www.st-patricks.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southey Green Nursery & Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.5 vs 8.8).
- •Southey Green Nursery & Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 8%).
- •Southey Green Nursery & Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Southey Green Nursery & Primary School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 285.
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 Southey Green Nursery & Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Southey Green Nursery & Primary School ranks higher (31.5 vs 8.8 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 Southey Green Nursery & Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southey Green Nursery & Primary School: 701. St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southey Green Nursery & Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Southey Green Nursery & Primary School is 1177th of 1,636 and St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1596th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).