Croft Primary School vs Forest Glade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 922 m 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
Forest Glade Primary School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
| Measure | Croft Primary School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | Forest Glade Primary School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1140 of 1,516 | #148 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12260 of 15,697 | #2216 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 364 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.forestglade.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Forest Glade Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 29.7).
- •Forest Glade Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 59%).
- •Forest Glade Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Croft Primary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 234.
- •Croft Primary School is a local authority school while Forest Glade 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 Croft Primary School better than Forest Glade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Forest Glade Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 29.7 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 Croft Primary School and Forest Glade Primary School?
About 922 m 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. Forest Glade Primary School: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croft Primary School and Forest Glade Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Croft Primary School is 1140th of 1,516 and Forest Glade Primary School is 148th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).