Cheetwood Primary School vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheetwood Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | Cheetwood Primary School Manchester, North West | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2179 of 2,286 | #1551 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15287 of 15,697 | #11830 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 197 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 51.8% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Manchester | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cheetwood.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.holycrossprimarysthelens.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.0 vs 9.6).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 43%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
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 Cheetwood Primary School better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (32.0 vs 9.6 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 Cheetwood Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Manchester and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheetwood Primary School: 197. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheetwood Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Cheetwood Primary School is 2179th 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).