Holy Cross RC Primary School vs St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 903 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
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Bristol · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,792 students
| Measure | Holy Cross RC Primary School Bristol, South West | St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1254 of 1,695 | #60 of 402 |
| National rank | #11443 of 15,697 | #772 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 170 | 1,792 |
| Pupils on roll | 170 | 1,792 |
| Free school meals | 56.5% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.4 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.holycross.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.smrt.bristol.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.4 vs 33.9).
- •St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School is the larger school with 1,792 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 St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School ranks higher (75.4 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 St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School?
About 903 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. St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School: 1,792. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross RC Primary School and St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School rank in South West?
Holy Cross RC Primary School is 1254th of 1,695 and St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School is 60th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).