Cranborne Primary School vs Gracewood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 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
Gracewood Academy
Potters Bar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
420 students
| Measure | Cranborne Primary School Potters Bar, East of England | Gracewood Academy Potters Bar, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 1,872 | #267 of 460 |
| National rank | #1204 of 15,697 | #2165 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 448 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 448 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 38.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Potters Bar | Potters Bar |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cranborne.herts.sch.uk/ | www.gracewood.futureacademies.org/ |
The verdict
- •Cranborne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 46.0).
- •Cranborne Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 420.
- •Cranborne Primary School is a local authority school while Gracewood Academy 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 Gracewood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cranborne Primary School ranks higher (86.6 vs 46.0 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 Gracewood Academy?
About 1.1 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. Gracewood Academy: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranborne Primary School and Gracewood Academy rank in East of England?
Cranborne Primary School is 152nd of 1,872 and Gracewood Academy is 267th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).