Heather Garth Primary School Academy vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heather Garth Primary School Academy
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
| Measure | Heather Garth Primary School Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1196 of 1,636 | #1531 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12108 of 15,697 | #14920 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 221 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.heathergarth.org | www.federationcc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Heather Garth Primary School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.5 vs 13.1).
- •Heather Garth Primary School Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 35%).
- •Heather Garth Primary School Academy is the larger school with 221 students compared with 160.
- •Heather Garth Primary School Academy is a academy school while Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Heather Garth Primary School Academy better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heather Garth Primary School Academy ranks higher (30.5 vs 13.1 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 Heather Garth Primary School Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heather Garth Primary School Academy: 221. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heather Garth Primary School Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Heather Garth Primary School Academy is 1196th of 1,636 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 1531st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).