Croft Primary School vs Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School
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.
Croft Primary School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
364 students
Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
356 students
| Measure | Croft Primary School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1140 of 1,516 | #1120 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12260 of 15,697 | #12102 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 364 | 356 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 356 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Sutton-in-Ashfield | Sutton-in-Ashfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.croft.notts.sch.uk | www.dalestorth.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.7 vs 30.5).
- •Croft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 43%).
- •Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Croft Primary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 356.
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 Primary School better than Dalestorth Primary and Nursery 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 Croft Primary School and Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croft Primary School: 364. Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School: 356. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croft Primary School and Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Croft Primary School is 1140th of 1,516 and Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School is 1120th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).