Hamstel Junior School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamstel Junior School
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
583 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | Hamstel Junior School Southend-on-Sea, East of England | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1417 of 1,872 | #973 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11738 of 15,697 | #8097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 583 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 583 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 12% |
| 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 | Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hamsteljuniors.co.uk | www.shs-southend.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 32.5).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 54%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Hamstel Junior School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 440.
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 Hamstel Junior School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 32.5 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 Hamstel Junior School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamstel Junior School: 583. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamstel Junior School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Hamstel Junior School is 1417th of 1,872 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 973rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).