Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School vs St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 716 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ware · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
415 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Ware, East of England | St Catherine's Church of England Primary School Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #577 of 1,872 | #931 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4693 of 15,697 | #7779 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 11% |
| 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 | Ware | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sacredheart312.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stcatherines.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.9 vs 50.9).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 56%).
- •St Catherine's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •St Catherine's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 202.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a academy school while St Catherine's Church of England 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 St Catherine's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 50.9 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 St Catherine's Church of England Primary School?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Ware and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 202. St Catherine's Church of England Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and St Catherine's Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 577th of 1,872 and St Catherine's Church of England Primary School is 931st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).