Cathedral Primary School vs Holy Cross RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 906 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
| Measure | Cathedral Primary School Bristol, South West | Holy Cross RC Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #915 of 1,695 | #1254 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8487 of 15,697 | #11443 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 422 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 56.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cathedralprimaryschool.org/ | www.holycross.bristol.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cathedral Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 33.9).
- •Holy Cross RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 62%).
- •Cathedral Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Cathedral Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 170.
- •Cathedral Primary School is a academy school while Holy Cross RC 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 Cathedral Primary School better than Holy Cross RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cathedral Primary School ranks higher (47.7 vs 33.9 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 Cathedral Primary School and Holy Cross RC Primary School?
About 906 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cathedral Primary School: 422. Holy Cross RC Primary School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cathedral Primary School and Holy Cross RC Primary School rank in South West?
Cathedral Primary School is 915th of 1,695 and Holy Cross RC Primary School is 1254th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).