Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy vs St Giles CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 77 km 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
St Giles CofE Primary School
Killamarsh · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
310 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | St Giles CofE Primary School Killamarsh, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #549 of 1,516 | #1127 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6981 of 15,697 | #12174 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 310 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 85.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 5% |
| 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 | Killamarsh |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.sacredheart.leicester.sch.uk | www.stgilesprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 30.2).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 54%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
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 St Giles CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (54.6 vs 30.2 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 St Giles CofE Primary School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Killamarsh in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy: 310. St Giles CofE Primary School: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Giles CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is 549th of 1,516 and St Giles CofE Primary School is 1127th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).