Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Prendergast Ladywell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
Prendergast Ladywell School
Lewisham · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,280 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School London, London | Prendergast Ladywell School Lewisham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #436 of 1,720 | #386 of 640 |
| National rank | #2547 of 15,697 | #2008 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 231 | 1,280 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 1,280 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | Lewisham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.holycross.lewisham.sch.uk/ | www.prendergast-ladywell.com |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 49.2).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 59%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Prendergast Ladywell School is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 231.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Prendergast Ladywell 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School better than Prendergast Ladywell School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 49.2 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 Cross Catholic Primary School and Prendergast Ladywell School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and Lewisham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 231. Prendergast Ladywell School: 1,280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Prendergast Ladywell School rank in London?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 436th of 1,720 and Prendergast Ladywell School is 386th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).