Holywell CofE Primary School vs Over Primary School
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.
Holywell CofE Primary School
St Ives · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
Over Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
| Measure | Holywell CofE Primary School St Ives, East of England | Over Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #995 of 1,872 | #1727 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8285 of 15,697 | #14367 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 193 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 21% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | St Ives | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.holywellprimary.co.uk | overprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Holywell CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 17.5).
- •Holywell CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 21%).
- •Holywell CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Over Primary School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 193.
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 Holywell CofE Primary School better than Over Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holywell CofE Primary School ranks higher (48.7 vs 17.5 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 Holywell CofE Primary School and Over Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between St Ives and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holywell CofE Primary School: 193. Over Primary School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holywell CofE Primary School and Over Primary School rank in East of England?
Holywell CofE Primary School is 995th of 1,872 and Over Primary School is 1727th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).