Gurnard Primary School vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gurnard Primary School
Cowes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
522 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
East Cowes · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
148 students
| Measure | Gurnard Primary School Cowes, South East | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School East Cowes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1451 of 2,471 | #2350 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8381 of 15,697 | #14556 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 522 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 522 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 124.3% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Cowes | East Cowes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gurnardprimaryschool.co.uk | www.holycrossrcpri.iow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gurnard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 16.1).
- •Gurnard Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 35%).
- •Gurnard Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Gurnard Primary School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 148.
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 Gurnard Primary School better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gurnard Primary School ranks higher (48.2 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 Gurnard Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cowes and East Cowes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gurnard Primary School: 522. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gurnard Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Gurnard Primary School is 1451st of 2,471 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 2350th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).