Millfield School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Millfield School
Thornton-Cleveleys · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
877 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Thornton-Cleveleys · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
| Measure | Millfield School Thornton-Cleveleys, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys Thornton-Cleveleys, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #150 of 536 | #987 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1322 of 4,090 | #7975 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 877 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 877 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.95 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Thornton-Cleveleys | Thornton-Cleveleys |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.millfield.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.sacredheart-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Millfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 50.1).
- •Millfield School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 186.
- •Millfield School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys 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 Millfield School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys?
On the Success Index (England), Millfield School ranks higher (63.4 vs 50.1 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 Millfield School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Thornton-Cleveleys and Thornton-Cleveleys in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Millfield School: 877. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Millfield School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys rank in North West?
Millfield School is 150th of 536 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys is 987th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).