Cranford CofE Primary School vs Hayfield Cross CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranford CofE Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
Hayfield Cross CofE School
Kettering · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Cranford CofE Primary School Kettering, East Midlands | Hayfield Cross CofE School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #187 of 1,516 | #757 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2737 of 15,697 | #9135 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 101 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 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 | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cranford.northants.sch.uk | www.hayfieldcross.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cranford CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 44.7).
- •Cranford CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 57%).
- •Cranford CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 3%).
- •Hayfield Cross CofE School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 101.
- •Cranford CofE Primary School is a academy school while Hayfield Cross CofE 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 Cranford CofE Primary School better than Hayfield Cross CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Cranford CofE Primary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 44.7 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 Cranford CofE Primary School and Hayfield Cross CofE School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranford CofE Primary School: 101. Hayfield Cross CofE School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranford CofE Primary School and Hayfield Cross CofE School rank in East Midlands?
Cranford CofE Primary School is 187th of 1,516 and Hayfield Cross CofE School is 757th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).