Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery vs The Grange Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 265 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
346 students
The Grange Academy
Bushey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
928 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Bushey, East of England | The Grange Academy Bushey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #198 of 1,872 | #310 of 460 |
| National rank | #1528 of 15,697 | #2553 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 346 | 928 |
| Pupils on roll | 346 | 928 |
| Free school meals | 5.4% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.9 |
| town | Bushey | Bushey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sacredheart682.herts.sch.uk/ | www.thegrange.futureacademies.org |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 38.2).
- •The Grange Academy is the larger school with 928 students compared with 346.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while The Grange Academy 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery better than The Grange Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (84.3 vs 38.2 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 Primary School and Nursery and The Grange Academy?
About 265 m in a straight line, between Bushey and Bushey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery: 346. The Grange Academy: 928. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery and The Grange Academy rank in East of England?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery is 198th of 1,872 and The Grange Academy is 310th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).