Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 73 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Coalville · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
154 students
Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
154 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy Coalville, East Midlands | Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #466 of 1,516 | #412 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6098 of 15,697 | #5506 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 154 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 34.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 12% |
| 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 | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.holycrosswhitwick.co.uk | www.chestnutstreet.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 58.8).
- •Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 70%).
- •Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
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 School A Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy ranks higher (61.7 vs 58.8 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 Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy and Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Coalville and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 154. Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy and Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy rank in East Midlands?
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 466th of 1,516 and Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy is 412th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).