Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Plymouth High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 856 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
Plymouth High School for Girls
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
782 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Plymouth, South West | Plymouth High School for Girls Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #504 of 1,695 | #26 of 402 |
| National rank | #4966 of 15,697 | #304 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 276 | 782 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 782 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 65.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 90.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 97.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.3 |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.holycross.plymouth.sch.uk/ | www.phsg.org/ |
The verdict
- •Plymouth High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 64.4).
- •Plymouth High School for Girls is the larger school with 782 students compared with 276.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is co-educational and Plymouth High School for Girls is girls.
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 Plymouth High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Plymouth High School for Girls ranks higher (88.7 vs 64.4 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Plymouth High School for Girls?
About 856 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. Plymouth High School for Girls: 782. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Plymouth High School for Girls rank in South West?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 504th of 1,695 and Plymouth High School for Girls is 26th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).