Crossdale Primary School vs Willow Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossdale Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
196 students
Willow Brook Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | Crossdale Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Willow Brook Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #304 of 1,516 | #594 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4283 of 15,697 | #7505 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 196 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 4.1% | 1.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 11% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.crossdaleschool.com/ | www.willowbrook.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crossdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 52.3).
- •Crossdale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 52%).
- •Willow Brook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Crossdale Primary School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 191.
- •Crossdale Primary School is a academy school while Willow Brook Primary School 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 Crossdale Primary School better than Willow Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crossdale Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 52.3 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 Crossdale Primary School and Willow Brook Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crossdale Primary School: 196. Willow Brook Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crossdale Primary School and Willow Brook Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Crossdale Primary School is 304th of 1,516 and Willow Brook Primary School is 594th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).