Coombe Hill Junior School vs Holy Cross Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 611 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coombe Hill Junior School
Kingston upon Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
357 students
Holy Cross Preparatory School
Kingston upon Thames · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
289 students
| Measure | Coombe Hill Junior School Kingston upon Thames, London | Holy Cross Preparatory School Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #429 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #2515 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 357 | 289 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 289 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| 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 | Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.coombehilljuniors.com | www.holycrossprepschool.co.uk/page/default.asp?title=Home&pid=1 |
The verdict
- •Coombe Hill Junior School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 289.
- •Coombe Hill Junior School is a local authority school while Holy Cross Preparatory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Coombe Hill Junior School is co-educational and Holy Cross Preparatory School is girls.
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 Coombe Hill Junior School better than Holy Cross Preparatory School?
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 Coombe Hill Junior School and Holy Cross Preparatory School?
About 611 m in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coombe Hill Junior School: 357. Holy Cross Preparatory School: 289. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coombe Hill Junior School and Holy Cross Preparatory School rank in London?
Coombe Hill Junior School is 429th of 1,720 and Holy Cross Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).