Addingham Primary School vs The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Addingham Primary School
Ilkley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ilkley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
118 students
| Measure | Addingham Primary School Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #617 of 1,636 | #639 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6542 of 15,697 | #6771 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 192 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 4.2% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 56.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 11% |
| 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 | Ilkley | Ilkley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.addingham.bradford.sch.uk | sacredheartilkley.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (56.6 vs 55.7).
- •The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Addingham Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 118.
- •Addingham Primary School is a local authority school while The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 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 Addingham Primary School better than The Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Addingham Primary School and The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Ilkley and Ilkley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Addingham Primary School: 192. The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Addingham Primary School and The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Addingham Primary School is 617th of 1,636 and The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 639th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).