Crays Hill Primary School vs Harris Academy Wickford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crays Hill Primary School
Billericay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
Harris Academy Wickford
Wickford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,181 students
| Measure | Crays Hill Primary School Billericay, East of England | Harris Academy Wickford Wickford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1872 of 1,872 | #373 of 460 |
| National rank | #15670 of 15,697 | #3069 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 82 | 1,181 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 1,181 |
| Free school meals | 85.4% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.4 |
| town | Billericay | Wickford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.crayshill.essex.sch.uk | www.harriswickford.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Wickford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.9 vs 3.2).
- •Harris Academy Wickford is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 82.
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 Crays Hill Primary School better than Harris Academy Wickford?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Academy Wickford ranks higher (27.9 vs 3.2 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 Crays Hill Primary School and Harris Academy Wickford?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Billericay and Wickford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crays Hill Primary School: 82. Harris Academy Wickford: 1,181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crays Hill Primary School and Harris Academy Wickford rank in East of England?
Crays Hill Primary School is 1872nd of 1,872 and Harris Academy Wickford is 373rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).