Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School vs Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
214 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Warrington, North West | Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1654 of 2,286 | #614 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12446 of 15,697 | #5201 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 189 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 11% |
| 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 | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sacredheartcp.co.uk | www.sankeyvalleystjames.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 28.9).
- •Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 42%).
- •Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 189.
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 Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School ranks higher (63.2 vs 28.9 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 Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 189. Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 1654th of 2,286 and Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School is 614th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).