Crawford's Church of England Primary School vs Wood Ley Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crawford's Church of England Primary School
Stowmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
Wood Ley Community Primary School
Stowmarket · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
307 students
| Measure | Crawford's Church of England Primary School Stowmarket, East of England | Wood Ley Community Primary School Stowmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1073 of 1,872 | #1251 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8898 of 15,697 | #10227 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 90 | 307 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 307 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 9% |
| 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 | Stowmarket | Stowmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.crawfordsprimaryschool.com | woodley.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crawford's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.9 vs 39.7).
- •Crawford's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 49%).
- •Wood Ley Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Wood Ley Community Primary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 90.
- •Crawford's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Wood Ley Community 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 Crawford's Church of England Primary School better than Wood Ley Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crawford's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (45.9 vs 39.7 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 Crawford's Church of England Primary School and Wood Ley Community Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Stowmarket and Stowmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crawford's Church of England Primary School: 90. Wood Ley Community Primary School: 307. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crawford's Church of England Primary School and Wood Ley Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Crawford's Church of England Primary School is 1073rd of 1,872 and Wood Ley Community Primary School is 1251st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).