Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School vs Southfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 991 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
Southfields Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | Southfields Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #195 of 1,690 | #647 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2200 of 15,697 | #6537 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 453 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 9% |
| 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 | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.sacredheart.coventry.sch.uk | www.southfieldsprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.7 vs 56.7).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 71%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 450.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Southfields 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 Catholic Primary School better than Southfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 56.7 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 and Southfields Primary School?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 453. Southfields Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Southfields Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 195th of 1,690 and Southfields Primary School is 647th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).