Allanson Street Primary School vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allanson Street Primary School
Merseyside · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | Allanson Street Primary School Merseyside, North West | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1424 of 2,286 | #1551 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11056 of 15,697 | #11830 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 454 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 44.5% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 12% |
| 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 | Merseyside | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.allansonstreetprimary.co.uk | www.holycrossprimarysthelens.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Allanson Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.9 vs 32.0).
- •Allanson Street Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 44%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 5%).
- •Allanson Street Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 197.
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 Allanson Street Primary School better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Allanson Street Primary School ranks higher (35.9 vs 32.0 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 Allanson Street Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Merseyside and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allanson Street Primary School: 454. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allanson Street Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Allanson Street Primary School is 1424th of 2,286 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 1551st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).