Crabtree Junior School vs The Grove Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 933 m 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
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
243 students
| Measure | Crabtree Junior School Harpenden, East of England | The Grove Infant and Nursery School Harpenden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #32 of 1,872 | #7 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #229 of 15,697 | #60 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 256 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 256 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| 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
- •The Grove Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.7 vs 96.1).
- •Crabtree Junior School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 243.
- •Crabtree Junior 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 Junior School better than The Grove Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), The Grove Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (98.7 vs 96.1 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 The Grove Infant and Nursery School?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Harpenden and Harpenden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crabtree Junior School: 256. The Grove Infant and Nursery School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crabtree Junior School and The Grove Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Crabtree Junior School is 32nd 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).