Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy vs The Violet Way Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
The Violet Way Academy
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
251 students
| Measure | Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Violet Way Academy Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #999 of 1,690 | #457 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9858 of 15,697 | #4817 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 179 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.5% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holyrosaryburton.srscmat.co.uk/ | www.violetway.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Violet Way Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.2 vs 41.3).
- •The Violet Way Academy is the larger school with 251 students compared with 179.
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 Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy better than The Violet Way Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Violet Way Academy ranks higher (65.2 vs 41.3 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 Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy and The Violet Way Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy: 179. The Violet Way Academy: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy and The Violet Way Academy rank in West Midlands?
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy is 999th of 1,690 and The Violet Way Academy is 457th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).