Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery vs St Anne's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
216 students
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery Widnes, North West | St Anne's CofE Primary School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #468 of 2,286 | #611 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3967 of 15,697 | #5167 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 216 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 19% |
| 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 | Widnes | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holyfamilycronton.co.uk | www.st-annes.trafford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 63.4).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 66%).
- •St Anne's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
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 Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery better than St Anne's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (69.7 vs 63.4 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 Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery and St Anne's CofE Primary School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Widnes and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery: 216. St Anne's CofE Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery and St Anne's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery is 468th of 2,286 and St Anne's CofE Primary School is 611th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).