Abrar Academy vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abrar Academy
Preston · Independent secondary · Ages 11–21
81 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Abrar Academy Preston, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 536 | #1631 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #719 of 4,090 | #12317 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–21 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 81 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 209 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 36.8% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.15 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | sacredheart.mecmat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Abrar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.9 vs 29.5).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is the larger school with 209 students compared with 81.
- •Abrar Academy is a independent school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Abrar Academy is boys and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is co-educational.
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 Abrar Academy better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), Abrar Academy ranks higher (76.9 vs 29.5 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 Abrar Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abrar Academy: 81. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abrar Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston rank in North West?
Abrar Academy is 77th of 536 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is 1631st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).