St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Woodhouse West Primary School
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.
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Woodhouse West Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
366 students
| Measure | St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Woodhouse West Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #306 of 1,636 | #1575 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3351 of 15,697 | #15202 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 198 | 366 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 366 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 56.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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.st-johnfisher.org | www.woodhousewest.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 10.6).
- •St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 46%).
- •St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Woodhouse West Primary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 198.
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 Woodhouse West Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (73.0 vs 10.6 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 St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy and Woodhouse West Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 198. Woodhouse West Primary School: 366. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy and Woodhouse West Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 306th of 1,636 and Woodhouse West Primary School is 1575th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).