Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Ashton-under-Lyne, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1708 of 2,286 | #855 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12776 of 15,697 | #7086 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 235 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Ashton-under-Lyne | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ourladys.tameside.sch.uk/ | sacredheartliverpool.school/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 27.2).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 57%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (54.1 vs 27.2 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Ashton-under-Lyne and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne: 235. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is 1708th of 2,286 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery is 855th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).