Hollymount School vs St Barnabas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 995 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollymount School
Worcester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
377 students
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Worcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
380 students
| Measure | Hollymount School Worcester, West Midlands | St Barnabas CofE Primary School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1229 of 1,690 | #815 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11829 of 15,697 | #8100 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 377 | 380 |
| Pupils on roll | 377 | 380 |
| Free school meals | 40.3% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 13% |
| 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 | Worcester | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hollymountschool.org | st-barnabas-primary.worcs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 32.0).
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 377.
- •Hollymount School is a academy school while St Barnabas CofE 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 Hollymount School better than St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas CofE Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 32.0 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 Hollymount School and St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
About 995 m in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hollymount School: 377. St Barnabas CofE Primary School: 380. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hollymount School and St Barnabas CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hollymount School is 1229th of 1,690 and St Barnabas CofE Primary School is 815th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).