Great Crosby Catholic Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 401 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
725 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
613 students
| Measure | Great Crosby Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1543 of 2,286 | #331 of 536 |
| National rank | #11778 of 15,697 | #2832 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 725 | 613 |
| Pupils on roll | 725 | 613 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 45.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.0 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greatcrosbycatholicprimary.com | www.sacredheartcatholicacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (32.3 vs 32.5).
- •Great Crosby Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 613.
- •Great Crosby Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart Catholic Academy 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 Great Crosby Catholic Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Crosby Catholic Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Academy?
About 401 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School: 725. Sacred Heart Catholic Academy: 613. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Crosby Catholic Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School is 1543rd of 2,286 and Sacred Heart Catholic Academy is 331st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).