Holywell CofE Primary School vs Somersham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.9 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
Somersham Primary School
Somersham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
314 students
| Measure | Holywell CofE Primary School St Ives, East of England | Somersham Primary School Somersham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #995 of 1,872 | #570 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8285 of 15,697 | #4667 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 193 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | Somersham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.holywellprimary.co.uk | www.somershamprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Somersham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 48.7).
- •Somersham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 63%).
- •Somersham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Somersham Primary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 193.
- •Holywell CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Somersham Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Somersham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Somersham Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 48.7 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 Somersham Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between St Ives and Somersham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holywell CofE Primary School: 193. Somersham Primary School: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holywell CofE Primary School and Somersham Primary School rank in East of England?
Holywell CofE Primary School is 995th of 1,872 and Somersham Primary School is 570th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).