Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Shenton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 256 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
310 students
Shenton Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
360 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Shenton Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #549 of 1,516 | #1065 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6981 of 15,697 | #11615 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 310 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 78.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.sacredheart.leicester.sch.uk | www.shenton.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 33.1).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 61%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Shenton Primary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 310.
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Shenton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (54.6 vs 33.1 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy and Shenton Primary School?
About 256 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy: 310. Shenton Primary School: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy and Shenton Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is 549th of 1,516 and Shenton Primary School is 1065th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).