Parkdale Primary School vs The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 440 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkdale Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Parkdale Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #275 of 1,516 | #689 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3935 of 15,697 | #8534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 452 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 11% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.parkdale-primary.co.uk | www.sacredheart.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parkdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 47.6).
- •Parkdale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 54%).
- •The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Parkdale Primary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 219.
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 Parkdale Primary School better than The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Parkdale Primary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 47.6 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 Parkdale Primary School and The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 440 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkdale Primary School: 452. The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkdale Primary School and The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Parkdale Primary School is 275th of 1,516 and The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is 689th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).