Arco Academy vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 465 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arco Academy
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
17 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
950 students
| Measure | Arco Academy London, London | Sacred Heart Catholic School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #224 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #1042 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 17 | 950 |
| Pupils on roll | 17 | 950 |
| Free school meals | – | 50.7% |
| Capacity filled | 28.3% | 126.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 69.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.arco.academy | www.sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 17.
- •Arco Academy is a independent school while Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Arco Academy better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arco Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 465 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arco Academy: 17. Sacred Heart Catholic School: 950. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arco Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in London?
Arco Academy is unranked and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 224th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).