Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School vs Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Downham Market · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
404 students
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
55 students
| Measure | Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School Downham Market, East of England | Holy Cross Church of England Primary School King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #664 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #5448 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 404 | 55 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 55 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Downham Market | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/ | hcr.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 34.5).
- •Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 40%).
- •Holy Cross Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 55.
- •Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is a local authority school while Holy Cross Church of England Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School better than Holy Cross Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School ranks higher (61.9 vs 34.5 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 Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School and Holy Cross Church of England Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Downham Market and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School: 404. Holy Cross Church of England Primary School: 55. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School and Holy Cross Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is 664th of 1,872 and Holy Cross Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).