Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School vs Stopsley Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 359 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
342 students
Stopsley Community Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Luton, East of England | Stopsley Community Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #696 of 1,872 | #727 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5696 of 15,697 | #6040 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 342 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sacredheartluton.org.uk | www.stopsleyprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 59.1).
- •Stopsley Community Primary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 342.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Stopsley Community Primary School is a local authority 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 better than Stopsley Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 59.1 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Stopsley Community Primary School?
About 359 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 342. Stopsley Community Primary School: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Stopsley Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 696th of 1,872 and Stopsley Community Primary School is 727th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).