Holy Cross Church of England Primary School vs Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.7 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
Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
106 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Church of England Primary School King's Lynn, East of England | Wimbotsham and Stow Academy King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1361 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #11282 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 55 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | hcr.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.wimbotshamandstowacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (34.5 vs 34.8).
- •Wimbotsham and Stow Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 40%).
- •Holy Cross Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Wimbotsham and Stow Academy is the larger school with 106 students compared with 55.
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 Wimbotsham and Stow Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Cross Church of England Primary School and Wimbotsham and Stow Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School: 55. Wimbotsham and Stow Academy: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Church of England Primary School and Wimbotsham and Stow Academy rank in East of England?
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School is unranked and Wimbotsham and Stow Academy is 1361st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).