Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Mount Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 442 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
276 students
Mount Street Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
253 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Plymouth, South West | Mount Street Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #504 of 1,695 | #1161 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4966 of 15,697 | #10668 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 276 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 253 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 120.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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 | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.holycross.plymouth.sch.uk/ | www.mountstreet.plymouth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 37.7).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 59%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 7%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 253.
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 Mount Street Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 37.7 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 Mount Street Primary School?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 276. Mount Street Primary School: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Mount Street Primary School rank in South West?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 504th of 1,695 and Mount Street Primary School is 1161st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).