Hillhouse CofE Primary School vs Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillhouse CofE Primary School
Waltham Abbey · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
341 students
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
Waltham Abbey · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
598 students
| Measure | Hillhouse CofE Primary School Waltham Abbey, East of England | Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Waltham Abbey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1474 of 1,872 | #618 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12283 of 15,697 | #4982 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 341 | 598 |
| Pupils on roll | 341 | 598 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 11% |
| 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 | Waltham Abbey | Waltham Abbey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillhouse.essex.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 29.6).
- •Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 43%).
- •Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is the larger school with 598 students compared with 341.
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 Hillhouse CofE Primary School better than Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy ranks higher (64.4 vs 29.6 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 Hillhouse CofE Primary School and Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Waltham Abbey and Waltham Abbey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillhouse CofE Primary School: 341. Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy: 598. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillhouse CofE Primary School and Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Hillhouse CofE Primary School is 1474th of 1,872 and Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is 618th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).