Alverton 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, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alverton Primary School
Northallerton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Northallerton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
92 students
| Measure | Alverton Primary School Northallerton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Northallerton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1411 of 1,636 | #771 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13957 of 15,697 | #7946 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 194 | 92 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 92 |
| Free school meals | 56.9% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.9% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.alverton.n-yorks.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 20.1).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 52%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Alverton Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 92.
- •Alverton Primary School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary 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 Alverton Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy ranks higher (50.2 vs 20.1 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 Alverton Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Northallerton and Northallerton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alverton Primary School: 194. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 92. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alverton Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Alverton Primary School is 1411th 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).