Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs St John Henry Newman Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km 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
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,435 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | St John Henry Newman Catholic School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #959 of 1,690 | #99 of 493 |
| National rank | #9393 of 15,697 | #1275 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 459 | 1,435 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 1,435 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.7 |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holyfamily.coventry.sch.uk/ | www.cncs.school |
The verdict
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 43.5).
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic School is the larger school with 1,435 students compared with 459.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St John Henry Newman Catholic 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 St John Henry Newman Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Henry Newman Catholic School ranks higher (64.4 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 St John Henry Newman Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 459. St John Henry Newman Catholic School: 1,435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and St John Henry Newman Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 959th of 1,690 and St John Henry Newman Catholic School is 99th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).