Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy vs Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1373 of 1,516 | #61 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14438 of 15,697 | #975 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 203 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 46.4% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 21% |
| 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 | Leicester | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.sacredheart.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 16.9).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 45%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 3%).
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 Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy better than Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (88.6 vs 16.9 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 Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy: 203. Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is 1373rd of 1,516 and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is 61st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).