Holy Cross RC Primary School vs Southville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 276 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
Southville Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
632 students
| Measure | Holy Cross RC Primary School Bristol, South West | Southville Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1254 of 1,695 | #185 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11443 of 15,697 | #1865 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 170 | 632 |
| Pupils on roll | 170 | 632 |
| Free school meals | 56.5% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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.holycross.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.southville.bristol.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.0 vs 33.9).
- •Southville Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 68%).
- •Southville Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Southville Primary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 170.
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 RC Primary School better than Southville Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Southville Primary School ranks higher (82.0 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 Holy Cross RC Primary School and Southville Primary School?
About 276 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross RC Primary School: 170. Southville Primary School: 632. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross RC Primary School and Southville Primary School rank in South West?
Holy Cross RC Primary School is 1254th of 1,695 and Southville Primary School is 185th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).