Charlestown Primary School vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 250 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlestown Primary School
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
372 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
371 students
| Measure | Charlestown Primary School St Austell, South West | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1024 of 1,695 | #1118 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9515 of 15,697 | #10285 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 372 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 372 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | St Austell | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.charlestown.kernowlearning.co.uk | www.holycross.swindon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Charlestown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.9 vs 39.4).
- •Charlestown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 48%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Charlestown Primary School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 371.
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 Charlestown Primary School better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Charlestown Primary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 39.4 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 Charlestown Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 250 km in a straight line, between St Austell and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlestown Primary School: 372. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlestown Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Charlestown Primary School is 1024th of 1,695 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 1118th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).