Norland CE School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norland CE School
Sowerby Bridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
61 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sowerby Bridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
150 students
| Measure | Norland CE School Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #288 of 1,636 | #1048 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3206 of 15,697 | #10622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 61 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.norland.calderdale.sch.uk | www.sacredheart.calderdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Norland CE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 37.9).
- •Norland CE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 60%).
- •Norland CE School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 150 students compared with 61.
- •Norland CE 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 Norland CE School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norland CE School ranks higher (73.8 vs 37.9 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 Norland CE School and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sowerby Bridge and Sowerby Bridge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norland CE School: 61. Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norland CE School and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Norland CE School is 288th 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).