Old Hall Drive Academy vs Sacred Heart RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 261 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Hall Drive Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
330 students
| Measure | Old Hall Drive Academy Manchester, North West | Sacred Heart RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1264 of 2,286 | #803 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9866 of 15,697 | #6724 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 458 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 458 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 67.8% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 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 | www.oldhalldrive.co.uk | www.sacredheartschool-gorton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 41.3).
- •Sacred Heart RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 67%).
- •Sacred Heart RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Old Hall Drive Academy is the larger school with 458 students compared with 330.
- •Old Hall Drive Academy 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 Old Hall Drive Academy better than Sacred Heart RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart RC Primary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 41.3 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 Old Hall Drive Academy and Sacred Heart RC Primary School?
About 261 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Hall Drive Academy: 458. Sacred Heart RC Primary School: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Hall Drive Academy and Sacred Heart RC Primary School rank in North West?
Old Hall Drive Academy is 1264th 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).