Queen Elizabeth School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth School
Luton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,229 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
342 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth School Luton, East of England | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #371 of 460 | #696 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3057 of 4,090 | #5696 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,229 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,229 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.1 | – |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | qesluton.co.uk/ | www.sacredheartluton.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 28.1).
- •Queen Elizabeth School is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 342.
- •Queen Elizabeth School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Queen Elizabeth School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 28.1 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 Queen Elizabeth School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth School: 1,229. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Queen Elizabeth School is 371st of 460 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 696th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).