Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy vs The National CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hucknall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
The National CofE Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,129 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Hucknall, East Midlands | The National CofE Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #525 of 1,516 | #177 of 329 |
| National rank | #6716 of 15,697 | #2229 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 230 | 1,129 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 1,129 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Hucknall | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.holycrossschoolhucknall.com | www.nationalacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 45.0).
- •The National CofE Academy is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 230.
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 Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy better than The National CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (55.9 vs 45.0 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 Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy and The National CofE Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hucknall and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy: 230. The National CofE Academy: 1,129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy and The National CofE Academy rank in East Midlands?
Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is 525th of 1,516 and The National CofE Academy is 177th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).