Fletewood School and Nursery vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 852 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fletewood School and Nursery
Plymouth · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
48 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
276 students
| Measure | Fletewood School and Nursery Plymouth, South West | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #504 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #4966 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 48 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 48 | 276 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 67.6% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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 | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | fletewoodschool.co.uk | www.holycross.plymouth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 48.
- •Fletewood School and Nursery is a independent school while Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Fletewood School and Nursery better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fletewood School and Nursery and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 852 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fletewood School and Nursery: 48. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fletewood School and Nursery and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Fletewood School and Nursery is unranked and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 504th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).