Dame Allan's Schools vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 464 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dame Allan's Schools
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,240 students
Sacred Heart Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Dame Allan's Schools Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Sacred Heart Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 185 | #254 of 811 |
| National rank | #3272 of 4,090 | #5097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,240 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,240 | 241 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 102.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.8 | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dameallans.co.uk | www.shprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 23.7).
- •Dame Allan's Schools is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 241.
- •Dame Allan's Schools is a independent school while Sacred Heart Primary 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Dame Allan's Schools better than Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 23.7 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 Dame Allan's Schools and Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 464 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dame Allan's Schools: 1,240. Sacred Heart Primary School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Allan's Schools and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in North East?
Dame Allan's Schools is 152nd of 185 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 254th of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).