Croft Primary School vs Hawthorn Tree School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 86 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
Hawthorn Tree School
Boston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
364 students
| Measure | Croft Primary School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | Hawthorn Tree School Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1140 of 1,516 | #888 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12260 of 15,697 | #10210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 364 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.croft.notts.sch.uk | www.hawthorntree.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Tree School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 29.7).
- •Croft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 58%).
- •Hawthorn Tree School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
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 Hawthorn Tree School?
On the Success Index (England), Hawthorn Tree School ranks higher (39.7 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 Hawthorn Tree School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croft Primary School: 364. Hawthorn Tree School: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croft Primary School and Hawthorn Tree School rank in East Midlands?
Croft Primary School is 1140th of 1,516 and Hawthorn Tree School is 888th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).