Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Stanstead Flying High Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
Stanstead Flying High Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Loughborough, East Midlands | Stanstead Flying High Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 1,516 | #1175 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #975 of 15,697 | #12518 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 4% |
| 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 | Loughborough | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.sacredheart.leics.sch.uk | www.stansteadprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 28.5).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 54%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 4%).
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 Stanstead Flying High Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (88.6 vs 28.5 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 Stanstead Flying High Academy?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy: 203. Stanstead Flying High Academy: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy and Stanstead Flying High Academy rank in East Midlands?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is 61st of 1,516 and Stanstead Flying High Academy is 1175th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).