Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy vs St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 45 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
200 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #753 of 1,636 | #206 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7802 of 15,697 | #2395 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 200 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Sheffield | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.sacredheart.sheffield.sch.uk | www.sbcps.bkcat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.4 vs 50.8).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 69%).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
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 Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy better than St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.4 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 Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 200. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 753rd of 1,636 and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is 206th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).