Aveley Primary School vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aveley Primary School
South Ockendon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
South Ockendon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Aveley Primary School South Ockendon, East of England | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School South Ockendon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #271 of 1,872 | #598 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2130 of 15,697 | #4824 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 425 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 425 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 13% |
| 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 | South Ockendon | South Ockendon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | aveleyprimary.org | www.holycrossprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Aveley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 65.1).
- •Aveley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 70%).
- •Aveley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •Aveley Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 224.
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 Aveley Primary School better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Aveley Primary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 65.1 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 Aveley Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between South Ockendon and South Ockendon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aveley Primary School: 425. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aveley Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Aveley Primary School is 271st of 1,872 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 598th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).