Albany Academy vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 673 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Academy
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
725 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
157 students
| Measure | Albany Academy Chorley, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 536 | #1262 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2471 of 4,090 | #9837 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 725 | 157 |
| Pupils on roll | 725 | 157 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 87.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.73 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.albanyacademy.co.uk | www.sacredheart-chorley.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 39.7).
- •Albany Academy is the larger school with 725 students compared with 157.
- •Albany Academy is a academy school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley is a local authority 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albany Academy better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley ranks higher (41.4 vs 39.7 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 Albany Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley?
About 673 m in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Albany Academy: 725. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley: 157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Albany Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley rank in North West?
Albany Academy is 294th of 536 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley is 1262nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).