Applecroft School vs Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applecroft School
Welwyn Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | Applecroft School Welwyn Garden City, East of England | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #163 of 1,872 | #80 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1273 of 15,697 | #578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 454 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 116.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 17% |
| 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 | Welwyn Garden City | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.applecroft.herts.sch.uk/ | www.holyroodcatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Rood Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.1 vs 86.1).
- •Holy Rood Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 78%).
- •Applecroft School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 17%).
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 Applecroft School better than Holy Rood Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Rood Catholic Primary School ranks higher (92.1 vs 86.1 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 Applecroft School and Holy Rood Catholic Primary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Welwyn Garden City and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Applecroft School: 454. Holy Rood Catholic Primary School: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Applecroft School and Holy Rood Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Applecroft School is 163rd of 1,872 and Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is 80th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).