Sacred Heart School vs Uplands Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
Uplands Academy
Wadhurst · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
699 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Durgates, South East | Uplands Academy Wadhurst, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #400 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #2434 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 138 | 699 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 699 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.4% | 69.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.9 |
| town | Durgates | Wadhurst |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk | www.uplands-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Uplands Academy is the larger school with 699 students compared with 138.
- •Sacred Heart School is a independent school while Uplands Academy is a academy 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 Uplands Academy?
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 Uplands Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Durgates and Wadhurst in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart School: 138. Uplands Academy: 699. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart School and Uplands Academy rank in South East?
Sacred Heart School is unranked and Uplands Academy is 400th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).