Crabtree Infants' School vs High Beeches Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 384 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crabtree Infants' School
Harpenden · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
178 students
High Beeches Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
420 students
| Measure | Crabtree Infants' School Harpenden, East of England | High Beeches Primary School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2 of 1,872 | #127 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #22 of 15,697 | #969 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 178 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | Harpenden | Harpenden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.crabtreeschools.org | www.highbeeches.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crabtree Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.4 vs 88.6).
- •High Beeches Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 178.
- •Crabtree Infants' School is a academy school while High Beeches 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 Crabtree Infants' School better than High Beeches Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crabtree Infants' School ranks higher (99.4 vs 88.6 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 Crabtree Infants' School and High Beeches Primary School?
About 384 m in a straight line, between Harpenden and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crabtree Infants' School: 178. High Beeches Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crabtree Infants' School and High Beeches Primary School rank in East of England?
Crabtree Infants' School is 2nd of 1,872 and High Beeches Primary School is 127th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).