Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Swannington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 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
Swannington Church of England Primary School
Coalville · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy Coalville, East Midlands | Swannington Church of England Primary School Coalville, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #466 of 1,516 | #922 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6098 of 15,697 | #10451 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 154 | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 66 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 62.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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.holycrosswhitwick.co.uk | www.swannington.risemat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 38.6).
- •Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 64%).
- •Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 154 students compared with 66.
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 Swannington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (58.8 vs 38.6 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 Swannington Church of England Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Coalville and Coalville in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 154. Swannington Church of England Primary School: 66. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy and Swannington Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 466th of 1,516 and Swannington Church of England Primary School is 922nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).