Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School
Crowborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
Sacred Heart School
Durgates · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
138 students
| Measure | Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School Crowborough, South East | Sacred Heart School Durgates, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1024 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #5766 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 91 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Crowborough | Durgates |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | thewealdfederation.org/markcross/ | www.sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 91.
- •Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart School is a independent 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 Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School better than Sacred Heart School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School and Sacred Heart School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Crowborough and Durgates in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School: 91. Sacred Heart School: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School and Sacred Heart School rank in South East?
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is 1024th of 2,471 and Sacred Heart School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).