Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Walkley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 588 m 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
Walkley Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Walkley Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #753 of 1,636 | #507 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7802 of 15,697 | #5534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 200 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 431 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 16% |
| 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.sacredheart.sheffield.sch.uk | www.walkley.sheffield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Walkley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 50.8).
- •Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 67%).
- •Walkley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 3%).
- •Walkley Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 200.
- •Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Walkley Primary School is a local authority 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 Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Walkley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Walkley Primary School ranks higher (61.6 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 Walkley Primary School?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 200. Walkley Primary School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy and Walkley Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 753rd of 1,636 and Walkley Primary School is 507th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).