Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School
Northallerton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
83 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Northallerton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
92 students
| Measure | Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School Northallerton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Northallerton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #457 of 1,636 | #771 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5009 of 15,697 | #7946 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 83 | 92 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 92 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Northallerton | Northallerton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ainderbysteepleschool.org | – |
The verdict
- •Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 50.2).
- •Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 56%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is the larger school with 92 students compared with 83.
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 Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 50.2 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 Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Northallerton and Northallerton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School: 83. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 92. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School is 457th of 1,636 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is 771st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).