Crabtree Junior School vs Sauncey Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crabtree Junior School
Harpenden · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
256 students
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
| Measure | Crabtree Junior School Harpenden, East of England | Sauncey Wood Primary School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #32 of 1,872 | #1165 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #229 of 15,697 | #9638 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 256 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 256 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 0.8% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 7% |
| 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.saunceywood.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Crabtree Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 42.4).
- •Crabtree Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 59%).
- •Crabtree Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 7%).
- •Crabtree Junior School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 147.
- •Crabtree Junior School is a academy school while Sauncey Wood 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 Junior School better than Sauncey Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crabtree Junior School ranks higher (96.1 vs 42.4 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 Junior School and Sauncey Wood Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Harpenden and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crabtree Junior School: 256. Sauncey Wood Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crabtree Junior School and Sauncey Wood Primary School rank in East of England?
Crabtree Junior School is 32nd of 1,872 and Sauncey Wood Primary School is 1165th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).