Holy Cross Preparatory School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 910 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Preparatory School
Kingston upon Thames · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
289 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
Kingston upon Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
334 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Preparatory School Kingston upon Thames, London | St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #419 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #2467 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 289 | 334 |
| Pupils on roll | 289 | 334 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.holycrossprepschool.co.uk/page/default.asp?title=Home&pid=1 | www.stpaulskh.kingston.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill is the larger school with 334 students compared with 289.
- •Holy Cross Preparatory School is a independent school while St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Holy Cross Preparatory School is girls and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill is co-educational.
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 Preparatory School better than St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill?
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 Holy Cross Preparatory School and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill?
About 910 m in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Preparatory School: 289. St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill: 334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Preparatory School and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill rank in London?
Holy Cross Preparatory School is unranked and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill is 419th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).