Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School vs Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 14 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
155 students
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Coalville · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
154 students
| Measure | Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School Swadlincote, East Midlands | Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy Coalville, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1441 of 1,516 | #466 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15066 of 15,697 | #6098 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 155 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Swadlincote | Coalville |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.elmsleighinfantschool.co.uk/ | www.holycrosswhitwick.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 11.8).
- •Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School is the larger school with 155 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 Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery 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 11.8 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 Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School and Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Coalville in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School: 155. Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School and Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School is 1441st 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).