Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 62 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
192 students
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1512 of 2,286 | #1332 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11608 of 15,697 | #10400 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 192 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | Liverpool | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holycrossliverpool.co.uk/ | www.milnrowparishce.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 33.1).
- •Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 52%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School better than Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 33.1 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 192. Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 1512th of 2,286 and Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School is 1332nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).