English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston
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.
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1670 of 2,286 | #1631 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12532 of 15,697 | #12317 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 229 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| 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 | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.englishmartyrs.lancs.sch.uk/ | sacredheart.mecmat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.5 vs 28.4).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 41%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston is the larger school with 229 students compared with 209.
- •English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston is a local authority school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is a academy 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 English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston ranks higher (29.5 vs 28.4 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 Primary School, Preston and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston: 229. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston rank in North West?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston is 1670th of 2,286 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is 1631st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).