St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Walkley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 350 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
Walkley Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
| Measure | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Walkley Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #514 of 1,636 | #507 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5599 of 15,697 | #5534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 431 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 16% |
| 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-marys.sheffield.sch.uk/ | www.walkley.sheffield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.3 vs 61.6).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 67%).
- •Walkley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 13%).
- •Walkley Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 211.
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Walkley Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mary's Church of England Primary School better than Walkley Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Walkley Primary School?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 211. Walkley Primary School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Walkley Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 514th of 1,636 and Walkley Primary School is 507th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).