Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
| Measure | Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #600 of 1,636 | #999 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6431 of 15,697 | #10125 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 180 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 10% |
| 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 | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.burleystmatthias.co.uk/ | www.sacredheartleeds.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 40.1).
- •Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 58%).
- •Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 10%).
- •Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 179.
- •Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a 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 Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 40.1 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 Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 180. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 600th of 1,636 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 999th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).