Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Cowes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,156 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
East Cowes · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
148 students
| Measure | Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy Cowes, South East | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School East Cowes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #371 of 679 | #2350 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2197 of 4,090 | #14556 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,156 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,156 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.6 | – |
| town | Cowes | East Cowes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cowesec.org | www.holycrossrcpri.iow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 16.1).
- •Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy is the larger school with 1,156 students compared with 148.
- •Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy is a academy school while Holy Cross 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 Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy ranks higher (45.5 vs 16.1 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 Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cowes and East Cowes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy: 1,156. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy is 371st of 679 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 2350th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).