Romanby Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 699 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Romanby Primary School
Northallerton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
237 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Northallerton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
92 students
| Measure | Romanby Primary School Northallerton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Northallerton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #347 of 1,636 | #771 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3692 of 15,697 | #7946 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 237 | 92 |
| Pupils on roll | 237 | 92 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 13% |
| 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 | Northallerton | Northallerton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.romanby.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Romanby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 50.2).
- •Romanby Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 56%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
- •Romanby Primary School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 92.
- •Romanby Primary School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary 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 Romanby Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), Romanby Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 50.2 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 Romanby Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Northallerton and Northallerton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Romanby Primary School: 237. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 92. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Romanby Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Romanby Primary School is 347th of 1,636 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is 771st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).