New Road Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 309 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Road Primary School
Sowerby Bridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sowerby Bridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
150 students
| Measure | New Road Primary School Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1154 of 1,636 | #1048 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11724 of 15,697 | #10622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 182 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| 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 | Sowerby Bridge | Sowerby Bridge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.newroadprimarycalderdale.org.uk | www.sacredheart.calderdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.9 vs 32.6).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 47%).
- •New Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •New Road Primary School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 150.
- •New Road Primary School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart 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 New Road Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (37.9 vs 32.6 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 New Road Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 309 m in a straight line, between Sowerby Bridge and Sowerby Bridge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Road Primary School: 182. Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Road Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
New Road Primary School is 1154th of 1,636 and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1048th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).