Crescent Primary School vs Wainwright Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crescent Primary School
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
Wainwright Primary Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
| Measure | Crescent Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | Wainwright Primary Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #533 of 1,516 | #1415 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6776 of 15,697 | #14785 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 432 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 44.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 88.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.crescentprimaryschool.com/ | www.wainwrightprimary-ac.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Crescent Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 14.3).
- •Crescent Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 49%).
- •Crescent Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Crescent Primary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 407.
- •Crescent Primary School is a local authority school while Wainwright Primary Academy 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 Crescent Primary School better than Wainwright Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Crescent Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 14.3 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 Crescent Primary School and Wainwright Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crescent Primary School: 432. Wainwright Primary Academy: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crescent Primary School and Wainwright Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Crescent Primary School is 533rd of 1,516 and Wainwright Primary Academy is 1415th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).