Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 148 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
St Helens · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West | Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1551 of 2,286 | #1032 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11830 of 15,697 | #8251 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 197 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 110.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 10% |
| 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 | St Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holycrossprimarysthelens.co.uk/ | www.parish.st-helens.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 32.0).
- •Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 44%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens is the larger school with 229 students compared with 197.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens is a academy 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School better than Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens?
On the Success Index (England), Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens ranks higher (48.9 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens?
About 148 m in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 197. Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens rank in North West?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 1551st of 2,286 and Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens is 1032nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).