Croft Primary School vs Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
461 students
| Measure | Croft Primary School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1140 of 1,516 | #621 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12260 of 15,697 | #7747 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 364 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 461 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 12% |
| 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.leamingtonpa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 29.7).
- •Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 59%).
- •Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy is the larger school with 461 students compared with 364.
- •Croft Primary School is a local authority school while Leamington Primary and Nursery 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 Croft Primary School better than Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy ranks higher (51.0 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 Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy?
About 1.1 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. Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croft Primary School and Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy rank in East Midlands?
Croft Primary School is 1140th of 1,516 and Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy is 621st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).