Broom Leys School vs Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broom Leys School
Coalville · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
583 students
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Coalville · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
154 students
| Measure | Broom Leys School Coalville, East Midlands | Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy Coalville, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #853 of 1,516 | #466 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9939 of 15,697 | #6098 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 583 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 583 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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 | Coalville | Coalville |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.broomleys.org.uk | www.holycrosswhitwick.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 40.9).
- •Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 63%).
- •Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Broom Leys School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 154.
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 Broom Leys School better than Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (58.8 vs 40.9 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 Broom Leys School and Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Coalville and Coalville in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broom Leys School: 583. Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broom Leys School and Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Broom Leys School is 853rd of 1,516 and Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 466th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).