Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Croft Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 860 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Alfreton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
Croft Infant School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
166 students
| Measure | Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Alfreton, East Midlands | Croft Infant School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #176 of 1,516 | #1344 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2591 of 15,697 | #14180 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 225 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Alfreton | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.christthekingalfreton.srscmat.co.uk/ | www.croftinfant.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.3 vs 18.7).
- •Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 225 students compared with 166.
- •Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Croft Infant 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 Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Croft Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (77.3 vs 18.7 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 Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy and Croft Infant School?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Alfreton and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy: 225. Croft Infant School: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy and Croft Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is 176th of 1,516 and Croft Infant School is 1344th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).