Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Moorlands Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 402 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
Moorlands Junior School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
329 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Sale, North West | Moorlands Junior School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #289 of 2,286 | #382 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2410 of 15,697 | #3241 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 199 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 329 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 9% |
| 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 | Sale | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holyfamilysalemoor.co.uk | www.moorlandsjuniorschool.com |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 73.6).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 76%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Moorlands Junior School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 199.
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 better than Moorlands Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 73.6 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 and Moorlands Junior School?
About 402 m in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 199. Moorlands Junior School: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Moorlands Junior School rank in North West?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 289th of 2,286 and Moorlands Junior School is 382nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).