Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School vs Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 515 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
433 students
Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hucknall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Hucknall, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #446 of 1,516 | #525 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5870 of 15,697 | #6716 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 433 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Hucknall |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.beardallfields.org.uk/ | www.holycrossschoolhucknall.com |
The verdict
- •Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 55.9).
- •Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 64%).
- •Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 230.
- •Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Holy Cross Primary 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 Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School better than Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (59.8 vs 55.9 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 Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School and Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 515 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Hucknall in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School: 433. Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School and Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School is 446th of 1,516 and Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is 525th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).