Holy Rood Catholic Primary School vs Shakespeare Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 210 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
381 students
Shakespeare Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
381 students
| Measure | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Swindon, South West | Shakespeare Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 1,695 | #1363 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1828 of 15,697 | #12378 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 381 | 381 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 381 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 9% |
| 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 | Swindon | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.holyroodcatholicprimary.co.uk | www.shakespeare.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Rood Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 29.2).
- •Holy Rood Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 50%).
- •Holy Rood Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 9%).
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 Rood Catholic Primary School better than Shakespeare Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Rood Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 29.2 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 Rood Catholic Primary School and Shakespeare Primary School?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School: 381. Shakespeare Primary School: 381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Rood Catholic Primary School and Shakespeare Primary School rank in South West?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is 182nd of 1,695 and Shakespeare Primary School is 1363rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).