Cranborne Primary School vs Dame Alice Owen's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranborne Primary School
Potters Bar · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
Dame Alice Owen's School
Potters Bar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,467 students
| Measure | Cranborne Primary School Potters Bar, East of England | Dame Alice Owen's School Potters Bar, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #152 of 1,872 | #8 of 460 |
| National rank | #1204 of 15,697 | #45 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 448 | 1,467 |
| Pupils on roll | 448 | 1,467 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 72.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 87.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 94.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 48.1 |
| town | Potters Bar | Potters Bar |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cranborne.herts.sch.uk/ | www.damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dame Alice Owen's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 86.6).
- •Dame Alice Owen's School is the larger school with 1,467 students compared with 448.
- •Cranborne Primary School is a local authority school while Dame Alice Owen's School is a academy 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 Cranborne Primary School better than Dame Alice Owen's School?
On the Success Index (England), Dame Alice Owen's School ranks higher (97.4 vs 86.6 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 Cranborne Primary School and Dame Alice Owen's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Potters Bar and Potters Bar in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranborne Primary School: 448. Dame Alice Owen's School: 1,467. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranborne Primary School and Dame Alice Owen's School rank in East of England?
Cranborne Primary School is 152nd of 1,872 and Dame Alice Owen's School is 8th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).