Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School vs Sandilands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
251 students
Sandilands Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
395 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Manchester, North West | Sandilands Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #625 of 2,286 | #1809 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5295 of 15,697 | #13370 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 251 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 251 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 45.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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.sacredheart-baguley.manchester.sch.uk | www.sandilands.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.7 vs 24.0).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 56%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Sandilands Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 251.
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 Primary School better than Sandilands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 24.0 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 Primary School and Sandilands Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 251. Sandilands Primary School: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Sandilands Primary School rank in North West?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 625th of 2,286 and Sandilands Primary School is 1809th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).