Goostrey Community Primary School vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goostrey Community Primary School
Near Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | Goostrey Community Primary School Near Crewe, North West | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 2,286 | #1551 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #909 of 15,697 | #11830 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 197 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Near Crewe | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.goostrey.cheshire.sch.uk | www.holycrossprimarysthelens.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Goostrey Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 32.0).
- •Goostrey Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 44%).
- •Goostrey Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 12%).
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 Goostrey Community Primary School better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Goostrey Community Primary School ranks higher (89.1 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 Goostrey Community Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Near Crewe and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goostrey Community Primary School: 197. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goostrey Community Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Goostrey Community Primary School is 118th 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).