Sacred Heart School vs Stonegate Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School
Durgates · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
138 students
Stonegate Church of England Primary School
Wadhurst · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
116 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Durgates, South East | Stonegate Church of England Primary School Wadhurst, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1539 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #8955 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 138 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 116 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.4% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | Durgates | Wadhurst |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk | www.pioneerfederation.co.uk/stonegate |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 116.
- •Sacred Heart School is a independent school while Stonegate Church of England 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 School better than Stonegate Church of England Primary 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 Sacred Heart School and Stonegate Church of England Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Durgates and Wadhurst in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart School: 138. Stonegate Church of England Primary School: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart School and Stonegate Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Sacred Heart School is unranked and Stonegate Church of England Primary School is 1539th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).