Holy Family Catholic School vs The Woodside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 300 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,175 students
The Woodside Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
1,188 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic School London, London | The Woodside Primary Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #413 of 640 | #1016 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2258 of 4,090 | #6427 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,175 | 1,188 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,175 | 1,188 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.12 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.1 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk/ | www.woodsideprimaryacademy.com |
The verdict
- •The Woodside Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.2 vs 44.3).
- •The Woodside Primary Academy is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 1,175.
- •Holy Family Catholic School is a local authority school while The Woodside Primary Academy 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 Family Catholic School better than The Woodside Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Woodside Primary Academy ranks higher (57.2 vs 44.3 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 Family Catholic School and The Woodside Primary Academy?
About 300 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic School: 1,175. The Woodside Primary Academy: 1,188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic School and The Woodside Primary Academy rank in London?
Holy Family Catholic School is 413th of 640 and The Woodside Primary Academy is 1016th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).