Holbeach Primary Academy vs Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 78 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holbeach Primary Academy
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
309 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
310 students
| Measure | Holbeach Primary Academy Spalding, East Midlands | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1118 of 1,516 | #549 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12091 of 15,697 | #6981 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 309 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 38.2% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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 | Spalding | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.holbeachprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | www.sacredheart.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 30.6).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 53%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 310 students compared with 309.
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 Holbeach Primary Academy better than Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (54.6 vs 30.6 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 Holbeach Primary Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holbeach Primary Academy: 309. Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holbeach Primary Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Holbeach Primary Academy is 1118th of 1,516 and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is 549th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).