Sheredes Primary School vs St Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 547 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sheredes Primary School
Hoddesdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
St Cross Catholic Primary School
Hoddesdon · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
201 students
| Measure | Sheredes Primary School Hoddesdon, East of England | St Cross Catholic Primary School Hoddesdon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 1,872 | #1485 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1047 of 15,697 | #12340 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 456 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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 | Hoddesdon | Hoddesdon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sheredesprimary.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stcross.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sheredes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 29.4).
- •Sheredes Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 45%).
- •Sheredes Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Sheredes Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 201.
- •Sheredes Primary School is a local authority school while St Cross Catholic 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 Sheredes Primary School better than St Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sheredes Primary School ranks higher (88.0 vs 29.4 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 Sheredes Primary School and St Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 547 m in a straight line, between Hoddesdon and Hoddesdon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sheredes Primary School: 456. St Cross Catholic Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sheredes Primary School and St Cross Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Sheredes Primary School is 137th of 1,872 and St Cross Catholic Primary School is 1485th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).