Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery vs Tower College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 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
Tower College
Prescot · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
279 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery Widnes, North West | Tower College Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #468 of 2,286 | #40 of 536 |
| National rank | #3967 of 15,697 | #369 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 216 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 41.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 64.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Widnes | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holyfamilycronton.co.uk | towercollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Tower College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 69.7).
- •Tower College is the larger school with 279 students compared with 216.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery is a local authority school while Tower College is a independent 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 Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery better than Tower College?
On the Success Index (England), Tower College ranks higher (86.8 vs 69.7 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 Tower College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Widnes and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery: 216. Tower College: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery and Tower College rank in North West?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery is 468th of 2,286 and Tower College is 40th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).