Croxley Danes School vs Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 656 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croxley Danes School
Rickmansworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,049 students
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
240 students
| Measure | Croxley Danes School Rickmansworth, East of England | Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #125 of 460 | #20 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1052 of 4,090 | #138 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 1,049 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,049 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.0 | – |
| town | Rickmansworth | Rickmansworth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.croxleydanes.org.uk | www.malvernway.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 69.1).
- •Croxley Danes School is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 240.
- •Croxley Danes School is a academy school while Malvern Way Infant and Nursery 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 Croxley Danes School better than Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (97.4 vs 69.1 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 Croxley Danes School and Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croxley Danes School: 1,049. Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croxley Danes School and Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Croxley Danes School is 125th of 460 and Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School is 20th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).