Park Primary School vs Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Primary School
Colne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
319 students
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Colne · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
216 students
| Measure | Park Primary School Colne, North West | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Colne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1674 of 2,286 | #205 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12560 of 15,697 | #1553 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 319 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 319 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 19% |
| 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 | Colne | Colne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.colnepark.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.sacredheartschoolcolne.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 28.3).
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 57%).
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 4%).
- •Park Primary School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 216.
- •Park Primary School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary 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 Park Primary School better than Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (84.1 vs 28.3 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 Park Primary School and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Colne and Colne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Primary School: 319. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Primary School and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Park Primary School is 1674th of 2,286 and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 205th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).