Holy Cross RC School vs New King's Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 617 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross RC School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
605 students
New King's Road School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
151 students
| Measure | Holy Cross RC School London, London | New King's Road School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 1,720 | #1011 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #492 of 15,697 | #6387 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 605 | 151 |
| Pupils on roll | 605 | 151 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 11% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.holycrossfulham.org.uk/ | newkings-q1e.org.uk/home/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross RC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.0 vs 57.4).
- •Holy Cross RC School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 68%).
- •Holy Cross RC School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 11%).
- •Holy Cross RC School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 151.
- •Holy Cross RC School is a local authority school while New King's Road 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 RC School better than New King's Road School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross RC School ranks higher (93.0 vs 57.4 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 Holy Cross RC School and New King's Road School?
About 617 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross RC School: 605. New King's Road School: 151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross RC School and New King's Road School rank in London?
Holy Cross RC School is 75th of 1,720 and New King's Road School is 1011th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).