Croxley Danes School vs St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 986 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
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
| Measure | Croxley Danes School Rickmansworth, East of England | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 460 | #725 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1052 of 4,090 | #6013 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,049 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,049 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.croxleydanes.org.uk | www.stanthonys.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Croxley Danes School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.1 vs 59.2).
- •Croxley Danes School is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 448.
- •Croxley Danes School is a academy school while St Anthony's 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 Croxley Danes School better than St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Croxley Danes School ranks higher (69.1 vs 59.2 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 Croxley Danes School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croxley Danes School: 1,049. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croxley Danes School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Croxley Danes School is 125th of 460 and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 725th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).