Giffards Primary School vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giffards Primary School
Stanford-le-Hope · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
412 students
| Measure | Giffards Primary School Stanford-le-Hope, East of England | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #476 of 1,872 | #871 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3883 of 15,697 | #7162 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 412 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 65.4% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 6% |
| 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 | Stanford-le-Hope | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.giffardsprimary.thurrock.sch.uk/ | www.holycross-pri.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Giffards Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 53.7).
- •Giffards Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 67%).
- •Giffards Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
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 Giffards Primary School better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow?
On the Success Index (England), Giffards Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 53.7 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 Giffards Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Stanford-le-Hope and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Giffards Primary School: 412. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Giffards Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow rank in East of England?
Giffards Primary School is 476th of 1,872 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow is 871st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).