English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College vs Sacred Heart Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Hartlepool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,420 students
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,424 students
| Measure | English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Hartlepool, North East | Sacred Heart Catholic High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #122 of 185 | #54 of 185 |
| National rank | #2750 of 4,090 | #1388 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,420 | 1,424 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,420 | 1,424 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 42.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | 52.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.8% | 53.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.5% | 76.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.52 | 4.40 |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | 35.4 |
| town | Hartlepool | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | ems.bhcet.org.uk/ | www.sacredheart-high.org |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 33.9).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 1,420.
- •English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College is co-educational and Sacred Heart Catholic High 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 English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College better than Sacred Heart Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic High School ranks higher (61.9 vs 33.9 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 English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College and Sacred Heart Catholic High School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College: 1,420. Sacred Heart Catholic High School: 1,424. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College and Sacred Heart Catholic High School rank in North East?
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College is 122nd of 185 and Sacred Heart Catholic High School is 54th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).