Crays Hill Primary School vs Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.7 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
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
633 students
| Measure | Crays Hill Primary School Billericay, East of England | Whitmore Primary School and Nursery Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1872 of 1,872 | #1458 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15670 of 15,697 | #12128 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 82 | 633 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 633 |
| Free school meals | 85.4% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 17% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Basildon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.crayshill.essex.sch.uk | www.whitmore-pri.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitmore Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.5 vs 3.2).
- •Whitmore Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 17%).
- •Whitmore Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Whitmore Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 633 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 Whitmore Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Whitmore Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (30.5 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 Whitmore Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Billericay and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crays Hill Primary School: 82. Whitmore Primary School and Nursery: 633. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crays Hill Primary School and Whitmore Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Crays Hill Primary School is 1872nd of 1,872 and Whitmore Primary School and Nursery is 1458th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).