Dilkes Academy vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 721 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dilkes Academy
South Ockendon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
554 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
South Ockendon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Dilkes Academy South Ockendon, East of England | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School South Ockendon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 1,872 | #598 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1221 of 15,697 | #4824 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 554 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 554 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 131.9% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 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 | www.dilkesacademy.org.uk | www.holycrossprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Dilkes Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 65.1).
- •Dilkes Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 70%).
- •Dilkes Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •Dilkes Academy is the larger school with 554 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 Dilkes Academy better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dilkes Academy ranks higher (86.5 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 Dilkes Academy and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 721 m in a straight line, between South Ockendon and South Ockendon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dilkes Academy: 554. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dilkes Academy and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Dilkes Academy is 156th 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).