Thurcroft Infant School vs Wickersley Northfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thurcroft Infant School
ROTHERHAM · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
232 students
Wickersley Northfield Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Thurcroft Infant School ROTHERHAM, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wickersley Northfield Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1262 of 1,636 | #117 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12701 of 15,697 | #1355 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 232 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.thurcroftinfants.co.uk/ | www.wickersleynorthfieldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wickersley Northfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.6 vs 27.6).
- •Wickersley Northfield Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 232.
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 Thurcroft Infant School better than Wickersley Northfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wickersley Northfield Primary School ranks higher (85.6 vs 27.6 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 Thurcroft Infant School and Wickersley Northfield Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between ROTHERHAM and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thurcroft Infant School: 232. Wickersley Northfield Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thurcroft Infant School and Wickersley Northfield Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Thurcroft Infant School is 1262nd of 1,636 and Wickersley Northfield Primary School is 117th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).