Crabtree Infants' School vs The Grove Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 899 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
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
243 students
| Measure | Crabtree Infants' School Harpenden, East of England | The Grove Infant and Nursery School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2 of 1,872 | #7 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #22 of 15,697 | #60 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 178 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 90% |
| 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.groveinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (99.4 vs 98.7).
- •The Grove Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 178.
- •Crabtree Infants' School is a academy school while The Grove Infant and Nursery 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 The Grove Infant and Nursery 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 The Grove Infant and Nursery School?
About 899 m in a straight line, between Harpenden and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crabtree Infants' School: 178. The Grove Infant and Nursery School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crabtree Infants' School and The Grove Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Crabtree Infants' School is 2nd of 1,872 and The Grove Infant and Nursery School is 7th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).