Crays Hill Primary School vs North Crescent Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.8 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
North Crescent Primary School
Wickford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
216 students
| Measure | Crays Hill Primary School Billericay, East of England | North Crescent Primary School Wickford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1872 of 1,872 | #913 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15670 of 15,697 | #7528 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 82 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 85.4% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 17% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Billericay | Wickford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.crayshill.essex.sch.uk | www.northcrescent.org |
The verdict
- •North Crescent Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 3.2).
- •North Crescent Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 17%).
- •North Crescent Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •North Crescent Primary School is the larger school with 216 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 North Crescent Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), North Crescent Primary School ranks higher (52.1 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 North Crescent Primary School?
About 2.8 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. North Crescent Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crays Hill Primary School and North Crescent Primary School rank in East of England?
Crays Hill Primary School is 1872nd of 1,872 and North Crescent Primary School is 913th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).