The Brow Community Primary School vs The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 851 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Brow Community Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
136 students
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
75 students
| Measure | The Brow Community Primary School Runcorn, North West | The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2251 of 2,286 | #1803 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15579 of 15,697 | #13338 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 136 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 50.7% | 48% |
| Capacity filled | 77.7% | 53.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Runcorn | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.thebrowprimaryschool.com | www.holyspiritruncorn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.2 vs 5.6).
- •The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 27%).
- •The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •The Brow Community Primary School is the larger school with 136 students compared with 75.
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 The Brow Community Primary School better than The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School ranks higher (24.2 vs 5.6 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 The Brow Community Primary School and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
About 851 m in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Brow Community Primary School: 136. The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Brow Community Primary School and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
The Brow Community Primary School is 2251st of 2,286 and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 1803rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).