Broomwood Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broomwood Primary School
Altrincham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
355 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
251 students
| Measure | Broomwood Primary School Altrincham, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1063 of 2,286 | #625 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8484 of 15,697 | #5295 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 355 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 43.6% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 70.4% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Altrincham | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broomwoodprimary.co.uk/ | www.sacredheart-baguley.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.7 vs 47.7).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 65%).
- •Broomwood Primary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 251.
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 Broomwood Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 47.7 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 Broomwood Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Altrincham and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broomwood Primary School: 355. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broomwood Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Broomwood Primary School is 1063rd of 2,286 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 625th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).