Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow vs Purford Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 434 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
412 students
Purford Green Primary School
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Harlow, East of England | Purford Green Primary School Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #871 of 1,872 | #501 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7162 of 15,697 | #4120 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 412 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 17% |
| 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 | Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.holycross-pri.essex.sch.uk/ | www.purfordgreenschool.com |
The verdict
- •Purford Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.8 vs 53.7).
- •Purford Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 67%).
- •Purford Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 6%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow is the larger school with 412 students compared with 229.
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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow better than Purford Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Purford Green Primary School ranks higher (68.8 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow and Purford Green Primary School?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow: 412. Purford Green Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow and Purford Green Primary School rank in East of England?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow is 871st of 1,872 and Purford Green Primary School is 501st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).