Good Shepherd Catholic School vs Holbrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 823 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
Holbrook Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
608 students
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic School Coventry, West Midlands | Holbrook Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #473 of 1,690 | #1540 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5000 of 15,697 | #14617 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 227 | 608 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 608 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 2% |
| 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 | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.shepherd.coventry.sch.uk | www.holbrookprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 15.6).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 41%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •Holbrook Primary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 227.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School is a academy school while Holbrook Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Good Shepherd Catholic School better than Holbrook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks higher (64.2 vs 15.6 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 Good Shepherd Catholic School and Holbrook Primary School?
About 823 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Good Shepherd Catholic School: 227. Holbrook Primary School: 608. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic School and Holbrook Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is 473rd of 1,690 and Holbrook Primary School is 1540th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).