St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy vs St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton
Brighouse · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #306 of 1,636 | #119 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3351 of 15,697 | #1393 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 14% |
| 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 | Brighouse |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.st-johnfisher.org | www.stjohnsacademyclifton.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 73.0).
- •St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 79%).
- •St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
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 St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy better than St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton?
On the Success Index (England), St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton ranks higher (85.3 vs 73.0 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 St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy and St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Brighouse in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 198. St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy and St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 306th of 1,636 and St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton is 119th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).