Hacton Primary School vs Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hacton Primary School
Hornchurch · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
640 students
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Upminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
848 students
| Measure | Hacton Primary School Hornchurch, London | Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School Upminster, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #65 of 1,720 | #116 of 640 |
| National rank | #428 of 15,697 | #546 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 640 | 848 |
| Pupils on roll | 640 | 848 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 102.6% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 62.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 70% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.0 |
| town | Hornchurch | Upminster |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hacton.havering.sch.uk/ | www.sacredheartofmary.net/ |
The verdict
- •Hacton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 81.9).
- •Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 640.
- •Hacton Primary School is co-educational and Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is girls.
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 Hacton Primary School better than Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Hacton Primary School ranks higher (93.7 vs 81.9 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 Hacton Primary School and Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Upminster in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hacton Primary School: 640. Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School: 848. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hacton Primary School and Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School rank in London?
Hacton Primary School is 65th of 1,720 and Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is 116th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).