Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Parkgate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 321 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Parkgate Primary School
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
683 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | Parkgate Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #959 of 1,690 | #920 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9393 of 15,697 | #9111 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 459 | 683 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 683 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 108.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.holyfamily.coventry.sch.uk/ | www.parkgate-coventry.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parkgate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.8 vs 43.5).
- •Parkgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 66%).
- •Parkgate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Parkgate Primary School is the larger school with 683 students compared with 459.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Parkgate Primary School is a academy 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School better than Parkgate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkgate Primary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 43.5 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 Family Catholic Primary School and Parkgate Primary School?
About 321 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 459. Parkgate Primary School: 683. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Parkgate Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 959th of 1,690 and Parkgate Primary School is 920th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).