Ayresome Primary School vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 307 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayresome Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
705 students
Sacred Heart Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
327 students
| Measure | Ayresome Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Sacred Heart Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #768 of 811 | #741 of 811 |
| National rank | #15222 of 15,697 | #14781 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 705 | 327 |
| Pupils on roll | 705 | 327 |
| Free school meals | 59.4% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 116.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ayresome.adastraschools.org | sacredheartcp.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.3 vs 10.3).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49% vs 46%).
- •Ayresome Primary School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 327.
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 Ayresome Primary School better than Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (14.3 vs 10.3 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 Ayresome Primary School and Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 307 m in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ayresome Primary School: 705. Sacred Heart Primary School: 327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ayresome Primary School and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in North East?
Ayresome Primary School is 768th of 811 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 741st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).