Colston Bassett School Limited vs Cropwell Bishop Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colston Bassett School Limited
Nottingham · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
25 students
Cropwell Bishop Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Colston Bassett School Limited Nottingham, East Midlands | Cropwell Bishop Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #376 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #5015 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 25 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 25 | 187 |
| Free school meals | – | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 34.7% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.colstonbassettschool.com | www.cropwellbishop.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cropwell Bishop Primary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 25.
- •Colston Bassett School Limited is a independent school while Cropwell Bishop 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 Colston Bassett School Limited better than Cropwell Bishop Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colston Bassett School Limited and Cropwell Bishop Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colston Bassett School Limited: 25. Cropwell Bishop Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colston Bassett School Limited and Cropwell Bishop Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Colston Bassett School Limited is unranked and Cropwell Bishop Primary School is 376th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).