Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Witham Oaks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Witham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
201 students
Witham Oaks Academy
Witham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
290 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Witham, East of England | Witham Oaks Academy Witham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #653 of 1,872 | #849 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5325 of 15,697 | #7031 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 201 | 290 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 290 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 6% |
| 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 | Witham | Witham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.holyfamilyschoolwitham.co.uk | www.withamoaksacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.5 vs 54.4).
- •Witham Oaks Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 70%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Witham Oaks Academy is the larger school with 290 students compared with 201.
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 Family Catholic Primary School better than Witham Oaks Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.5 vs 54.4 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 Family Catholic Primary School and Witham Oaks Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Witham and Witham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 201. Witham Oaks Academy: 290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Witham Oaks Academy rank in East of England?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 653rd of 1,872 and Witham Oaks Academy is 849th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).