Sacred Heart School vs Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 705 m 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
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery
Wadhurst · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
269 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Durgates, South East | Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery Wadhurst, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1272 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #7256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 138 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 269 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78.4% | 82.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | wadhurstpri.e-sussex.sch.uk/esussex/primary/wadhurst |
The verdict
- •Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 269 students compared with 138.
- •Sacred Heart School is a independent school while Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery?
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 Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery?
About 705 m in a straight line, between Durgates and Wadhurst in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart School: 138. Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart School and Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Sacred Heart School is unranked and Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery is 1272nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).