Bishop Walsh Catholic School vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,076 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Bishop Walsh Catholic School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #48 of 493 | #289 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #642 of 4,090 | #3176 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,076 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,076 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | – |
| town | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | bishopwalsh.net/ | www.holycross-sch.net/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Walsh Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 73.9).
- •Bishop Walsh Catholic School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 204.
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 Bishop Walsh Catholic School better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Walsh Catholic School ranks higher (79.2 vs 73.9 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 Bishop Walsh Catholic School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School: 1,076. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Walsh Catholic School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School is 48th of 493 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 289th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).