Co-op Academy Portland vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 913 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Portland
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Portland Birkenhead, North West | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2122 of 2,286 | #1312 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15005 of 15,697 | #10284 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 227 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 81.5% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Birkenhead | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | portland.coopacademies.co.uk | www.holycross.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.4 vs 12.3).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 45%).
- •Co-op Academy Portland is the larger school with 227 students compared with 185.
- •Co-op Academy Portland is a academy school while Holy Cross 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 Co-op Academy Portland better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (39.4 vs 12.3 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 Co-op Academy Portland and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Portland: 227. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Portland and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Portland is 2122nd of 2,286 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 1312th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).