Marlcliffe Community Primary School vs Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlcliffe Community Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
469 students
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Marlcliffe Community Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #297 of 1,636 | #753 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3258 of 15,697 | #7802 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 469 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 469 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 3% |
| 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 | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.marlcliffe.sheffield.sch.uk | www.sacredheart.sheffield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 50.8).
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 69%).
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 3%).
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 200.
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart 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 Marlcliffe Community Primary School better than Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Marlcliffe Community Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 50.8 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 Marlcliffe Community Primary School and Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlcliffe Community Primary School: 469. Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlcliffe Community Primary School and Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Marlcliffe Community Primary School is 297th of 1,636 and Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 753rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).