Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy vs Water Leys Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
Water Leys Primary School
Wigston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Water Leys Primary School Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1373 of 1,516 | #984 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14438 of 15,697 | #11017 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 203 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 46.4% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 3% |
| 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 | Leicester | Wigston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.waterleysprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Water Leys Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.2 vs 16.9).
- •Water Leys Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 45%).
- •Water Leys Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 203.
- •Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Water Leys 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 Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy better than Water Leys Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Water Leys Primary School ranks higher (36.2 vs 16.9 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 Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy and Water Leys Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy: 203. Water Leys Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy and Water Leys Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is 1373rd of 1,516 and Water Leys Primary School is 984th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).