Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy vs The Castle Rock School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.6 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
The Castle Rock School
Coalville · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,060 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy Coalville, East Midlands | The Castle Rock School Coalville, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #466 of 1,516 | #184 of 329 |
| National rank | #6098 of 15,697 | #2305 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 154 | 1,060 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 1,060 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 69.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.0 |
| town | Coalville | Coalville |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.holycrosswhitwick.co.uk | www.castlerock.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 43.4).
- •The Castle Rock School is the larger school with 1,060 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 Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy better than The Castle Rock School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (58.8 vs 43.4 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 The Castle Rock School?
About 2.6 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. The Castle Rock School: 1,060. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy and The Castle Rock School rank in East Midlands?
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 466th of 1,516 and The Castle Rock School is 184th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).