Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy vs The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 670 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Runcorn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
332 students
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
75 students
| Measure | Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Runcorn, North West | The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #511 of 536 | #1803 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3944 of 4,090 | #13338 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 332 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 61.7% | 48% |
| Capacity filled | 34.9% | 53.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Runcorn | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | blessedca.co.uk | www.holyspiritruncorn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.2 vs 10.4).
- •Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy is the larger school with 332 students compared with 75.
- •Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy is a academy school while The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy better than The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School ranks higher (24.2 vs 10.4 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 Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy: 332. The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy is 511th of 536 and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 1803rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).