Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames vs Valley Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 847 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames
Henley-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
108 students
Valley Road School
Henley-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames Henley-on-Thames, South East | Valley Road School Henley-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2036 of 2,471 | #40 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12466 of 15,697 | #147 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 108 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 108 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 4.2% |
| Capacity filled | 51.4% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 23% |
| 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 | Henley-on-Thames | Henley-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sacredheart-henley.co.uk/ | www.valley-road.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Valley Road School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.3 vs 28.8).
- •Valley Road School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 56%).
- •Valley Road School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 0%).
- •Valley Road School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 108.
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, Henley-on-Thames better than Valley Road School?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Road School ranks higher (97.3 vs 28.8 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, Henley-on-Thames and Valley Road School?
About 847 m in a straight line, between Henley-on-Thames and Henley-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames: 108. Valley Road School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames and Valley Road School rank in South East?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames is 2036th of 2,471 and Valley Road School is 40th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).