Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Shaw Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 423 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
South Ockendon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
Shaw Primary Academy
South Ockendon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School South Ockendon, East of England | Shaw Primary Academy South Ockendon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #598 of 1,872 | #437 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4824 of 15,697 | #3516 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 224 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | South Ockendon | South Ockendon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.holycrossprimary.com | www.shawprimaryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shaw Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 65.1).
- •Shaw Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 70%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Shaw Primary Academy is the larger school with 391 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School better than Shaw Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shaw Primary Academy ranks higher (72.1 vs 65.1 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 and Shaw Primary Academy?
About 423 m in a straight line, between South Ockendon and South Ockendon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 224. Shaw Primary Academy: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Shaw Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 598th of 1,872 and Shaw Primary Academy is 437th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).