Creswick Academy vs Our Lady Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 376 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creswick Academy
Welwyn Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
325 students
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Welwyn Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Creswick Academy Welwyn Garden City, East of England | Our Lady Catholic Primary School Welwyn Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1769 of 1,872 | #444 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14691 of 15,697 | #3591 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 325 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 325 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 70.8% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 20% |
| 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 | Welwyn Garden City | Welwyn Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.ourladys527.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 15.0).
- •Our Lady Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 40%).
- •Our Lady Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Creswick Academy is the larger school with 325 students compared with 204.
- •Creswick Academy is a academy school while Our Lady Catholic 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 Creswick Academy better than Our Lady Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 15.0 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 Creswick Academy and Our Lady Catholic Primary School?
About 376 m in a straight line, between Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Creswick Academy: 325. Our Lady Catholic Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Creswick Academy and Our Lady Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Creswick Academy is 1769th of 1,872 and Our Lady Catholic Primary School is 444th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).