Ferryhill School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 33 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferryhill School
Ferryhill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
727 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary
Redcar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
737 students
| Measure | Ferryhill School Ferryhill, North East | Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary Redcar, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #147 of 185 | #43 of 185 |
| National rank | #3213 of 4,090 | #1226 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 727 | 737 |
| Pupils on roll | 727 | 737 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 83.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.8% | 56.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52% | 76.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.21 | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ferryhill | Redcar |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ferryhill.school | sacredheart.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.5 vs 24.5).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary is the larger school with 737 students compared with 727.
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 Ferryhill School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary ranks higher (65.5 vs 24.5 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 Ferryhill School and Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Ferryhill and Redcar in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferryhill School: 727. Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary: 737. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferryhill School and Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary rank in North East?
Ferryhill School is 147th of 185 and Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary is 43rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).