Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School vs The Kingston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Teddington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
The Kingston Academy
Kingston upon Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,213 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Teddington, London | The Kingston Academy Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #665 of 1,720 | #58 of 640 |
| National rank | #3936 of 15,697 | #280 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 160 | 1,213 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 1,213 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 62.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 78.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 88.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.1 |
| town | Teddington | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.sacredheartteddington.co.uk | www.thekingstonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •The Kingston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 69.9).
- •The Kingston Academy is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 160.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The Kingston 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 better than The Kingston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Kingston Academy ranks higher (89.6 vs 69.9 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 The Kingston Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Teddington and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 160. The Kingston Academy: 1,213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and The Kingston Academy rank in London?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 665th of 1,720 and The Kingston Academy is 58th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).