Sacred Heart Catholic Academy vs St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
613 students
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
246 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West | St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #331 of 536 | #1190 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2832 of 4,090 | #9354 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 613 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 613 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 45.3% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.sacredheartcatholicacademy.org/ | www.sestcatholicprimary.org |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 32.5).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Academy is the larger school with 613 students compared with 246.
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Academy better than St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 32.5 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Academy and St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy: 613. St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Academy and St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy is 331st of 536 and St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is 1190th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).