The Grange School vs The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 489 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Grange School
Runcorn · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,200 students
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
75 students
| Measure | The Grange School Runcorn, North West | The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #400 of 536 | #1803 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3268 of 4,090 | #13338 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,200 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,200 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 53% | 48% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 53.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Runcorn | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.thegrangeacademy.co.uk | www.holyspiritruncorn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (23.8 vs 24.2).
- •The Grange School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 50%).
- •The Grange School is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 75.
- •The Grange School is a academy school while The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 The Grange School better than The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Grange School and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Grange School: 1,200. The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Grange School and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
The Grange School is 400th of 536 and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 1803rd of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).