English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 736 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
Sacred Heart Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Sacred Heart Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #606 of 811 | #254 of 811 |
| National rank | #12182 of 15,697 | #5097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 472 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 36.3% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 102.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 16% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.emcps.co.uk | www.shprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 30.1).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 52%).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 7%).
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham is the larger school with 472 students compared with 241.
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 English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham better than Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 30.1 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 English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham and Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 736 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham: 472. Sacred Heart Primary School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in North East?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham is 606th of 811 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 254th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).