Holy Cross Church of England Primary School vs Ridgewell Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
55 students
Ridgewell Church of England Primary School
Halstead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
55 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Church of England Primary School King's Lynn, East of England | Ridgewell Church of England Primary School Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 55 | 55 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 55 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 52.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | King's Lynn | Halstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | hcr.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.ridgewell.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ridgewell Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 34.5).
- •Ridgewell Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 40%).
- •Ridgewell Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 10%).
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 Church of England Primary School better than Ridgewell Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgewell Church of England Primary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 34.5 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 Church of England Primary School and Ridgewell Church of England Primary School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and Halstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School: 55. Ridgewell Church of England Primary School: 55. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Church of England Primary School and Ridgewell Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School is unranked and Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).