Gorton Primary School vs Sacred Heart RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 724 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorton Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
330 students
| Measure | Gorton Primary School Manchester, North West | Sacred Heart RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1974 of 2,286 | #803 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14296 of 15,697 | #6724 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 446 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 57.7% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 75% |
| 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | gorton-manchester.org.uk/ | www.sacredheartschool-gorton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 17.9).
- •Sacred Heart RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 41%).
- •Sacred Heart RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Gorton Primary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 330.
- •Gorton Primary School is a academy school while Sacred Heart RC Primary School 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 Gorton Primary School better than Sacred Heart RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart RC Primary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 17.9 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 Gorton Primary School and Sacred Heart RC Primary School?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorton Primary School: 446. Sacred Heart RC Primary School: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorton Primary School and Sacred Heart RC Primary School rank in North West?
Gorton Primary School is 1974th of 2,286 and Sacred Heart RC Primary School is 803rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).