Ascot Road Primary School vs Croxley Danes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 746 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot Road Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
Croxley Danes School
Rickmansworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,049 students
| Measure | Ascot Road Primary School Watford, East of England | Croxley Danes School Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #427 of 1,872 | #125 of 460 |
| National rank | #3355 of 15,697 | #1052 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 391 | 1,049 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 1,049 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.0 |
| town | Watford | Rickmansworth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ascotroad.herts.sch.uk/ | www.croxleydanes.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ascot Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 69.1).
- •Croxley Danes School is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 391.
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 Ascot Road Primary School better than Croxley Danes School?
On the Success Index (England), Ascot Road Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 69.1 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 Ascot Road Primary School and Croxley Danes School?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Watford and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ascot Road Primary School: 391. Croxley Danes School: 1,049. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ascot Road Primary School and Croxley Danes School rank in East of England?
Ascot Road Primary School is 427th of 1,872 and Croxley Danes School is 125th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).