Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Spinney Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 724 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
Spinney Hill Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
687 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Spinney Hill Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #549 of 1,516 | #458 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6981 of 15,697 | #5970 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 310 | 687 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 687 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| 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.spinneyhill.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Spinney Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 54.6).
- •Spinney Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 66%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Spinney Hill Primary School is the larger school with 687 students compared with 310.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Spinney Hill Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Spinney Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Spinney Hill Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 54.6 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy and Spinney Hill Primary School?
About 724 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. Spinney Hill Primary School: 687. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy and Spinney Hill Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is 549th of 1,516 and Spinney Hill Primary School is 458th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).