Potter Street Academy vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Potter Street Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ware · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Potter Street Academy Harlow, East of England | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #659 of 1,872 | #577 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5404 of 15,697 | #4693 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 9% |
| 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 | Harlow | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.potterstreetacademy.com | www.sacredheart312.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.9 vs 62.1).
- •Potter Street Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 68%).
- •Potter Street Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
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 Potter Street Academy better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 62.1 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 Potter Street Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Harlow and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Potter Street Academy: 202. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Potter Street Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Potter Street Academy is 659th of 1,872 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 577th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).