Harris Academy Ockendon vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 918 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Ockendon
South Ockendon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,440 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
South Ockendon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Ockendon South Ockendon, East of England | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School South Ockendon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #208 of 460 | #598 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1659 of 4,090 | #4824 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,440 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,440 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.6 | – |
| town | South Ockendon | South Ockendon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harrisockendon.org.uk | www.holycrossprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 56.3).
- •Harris Academy Ockendon is the larger school with 1,440 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 Harris Academy Ockendon better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.1 vs 56.3 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 Harris Academy Ockendon and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 918 m in a straight line, between South Ockendon and South Ockendon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Ockendon: 1,440. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Ockendon and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Harris Academy Ockendon is 208th of 460 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 598th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).