Bushmead Primary School vs Crosshall Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushmead Primary School
St Neots · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
380 students
Crosshall Infant School
St Neots · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
287 students
| Measure | Bushmead Primary School St Neots, East of England | Crosshall Infant School St Neots, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1268 of 1,872 | #43 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10387 of 15,697 | #296 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 380 | 287 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 287 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 4.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 65.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | St Neots | St Neots |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bushmead.cambs.sch.uk/ | www.crosshallinfant.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crosshall Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.3 vs 38.8).
- •Bushmead Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 287.
- •Bushmead Primary School is a local authority school while Crosshall Infant 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 Bushmead Primary School better than Crosshall Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Crosshall Infant School ranks higher (95.3 vs 38.8 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 Bushmead Primary School and Crosshall Infant School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St Neots and St Neots in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushmead Primary School: 380. Crosshall Infant School: 287. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushmead Primary School and Crosshall Infant School rank in East of England?
Bushmead Primary School is 1268th of 1,872 and Crosshall Infant School is 43rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).