Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys vs Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled 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, Thornton Cleveleys
Thornton-Cleveleys · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thornton-Cleveleys · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys Thornton-Cleveleys, North West | Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School Thornton-Cleveleys, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #987 of 2,286 | #1725 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7975 of 15,697 | #12863 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 186 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Thornton-Cleveleys | Thornton-Cleveleys |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sacredheart-primary.co.uk | www.bainesendowed.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 26.8).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 52%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 186.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys is a academy school while Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys better than Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys ranks higher (50.1 vs 26.8 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, Thornton Cleveleys and Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Thornton-Cleveleys and Thornton-Cleveleys in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys: 186. Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys and Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in North West?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys is 987th of 2,286 and Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1725th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).