Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
East Cowes · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
148 students
Priory School
Whippingham · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
172 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School East Cowes, South East | Priory School Whippingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2350 of 2,471 | #208 of 679 |
| National rank | #14556 of 15,697 | #1018 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 148 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 70.5% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | East Cowes | Whippingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.holycrossrcpri.iow.sch.uk | www.prioryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 16.1).
- •Priory School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 148.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Priory School is a independent 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 Cross Catholic Primary School better than Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory School ranks higher (70.1 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Priory School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between East Cowes and Whippingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 148. Priory School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Priory School rank in South East?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 2350th of 2,471 and Priory School is 208th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).