Holy Family VA RC Primary School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Holy Family VA RC Primary School Salford, North West | St Paul's CofE Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1109 of 2,286 | #1494 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8791 of 15,697 | #11478 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 238 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 61.4% |
| Capacity filled | 113.3% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 6% |
| 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 | Salford | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holyfamilysalford.co.uk/ | stpaulsceprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family VA RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.4 vs 33.8).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 52%).
- •Holy Family VA RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 6%).
- •Holy Family VA RC Primary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 220.
- •Holy Family VA RC Primary School is a local authority school while St Paul's CofE Primary School 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 Family VA RC Primary School better than St Paul's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family VA RC Primary School ranks higher (46.4 vs 33.8 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 VA RC Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Salford and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family VA RC Primary School: 238. St Paul's CofE Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family VA RC Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Holy Family VA RC Primary School is 1109th of 2,286 and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 1494th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).