Fairfax vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 666 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfax
Sutton Coldfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,581 students
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Fairfax Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #98 of 493 | #289 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1252 of 4,090 | #3176 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,581 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,581 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | – |
| town | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.fairfax.bham.sch.uk | www.holycross-sch.net/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.9 vs 64.9).
- •Fairfax is the larger school with 1,581 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 Fairfax better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 64.9 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 Fairfax and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfax: 1,581. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfax and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Fairfax is 98th 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).