Croft Church of England Primary School vs Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croft Church of England Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
109 students
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
Broughton Astley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
| Measure | Croft Church of England Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley Broughton Astley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1376 of 1,516 | #371 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14455 of 15,697 | #4952 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 109 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 62.3% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 16% |
| 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 | Leicester | Broughton Astley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.croftprimaryschool.co.uk | www.orchardcofe.leics.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 16.8).
- •Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 25%).
- •Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
- •Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley is the larger school with 192 students compared with 109.
- •Croft Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley 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 Croft Church of England Primary School better than Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley ranks higher (64.5 vs 16.8 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 Croft Church of England Primary School and Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Broughton Astley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croft Church of England Primary School: 109. Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croft Church of England Primary School and Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley rank in East Midlands?
Croft Church of England Primary School is 1376th of 1,516 and Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley is 371st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).