Crabtree Infants' School vs St Dominic Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 810 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
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
HARPENDEN · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
| Measure | Crabtree Infants' School Harpenden, East of England | St Dominic Catholic Primary School HARPENDEN, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2 of 1,872 | #6 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #22 of 15,697 | #59 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 178 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 232 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.stdominic.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (99.4 vs 98.7).
- •St Dominic Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 178.
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 St Dominic Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Crabtree Infants' School and St Dominic Catholic Primary School?
About 810 m in a straight line, between Harpenden and HARPENDEN in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crabtree Infants' School: 178. St Dominic Catholic Primary School: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crabtree Infants' School and St Dominic Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Crabtree Infants' School is 2nd of 1,872 and St Dominic Catholic Primary School is 6th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).