Grange Primary School vs North Crescent Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 974 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grange Primary School
Wickford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
311 students
North Crescent Primary School
Wickford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
216 students
| Measure | Grange Primary School Wickford, East of England | North Crescent Primary School Wickford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1079 of 1,872 | #913 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8949 of 15,697 | #7528 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 311 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Wickford | Wickford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.grange-primary.co.uk | www.northcrescent.org |
The verdict
- •North Crescent Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 45.6).
- •North Crescent Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 59%).
- •North Crescent Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Grange Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 216.
- •Grange Primary School is a local authority school while North Crescent Primary School is a academy 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 Grange Primary School better than North Crescent Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), North Crescent Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 45.6 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 Grange Primary School and North Crescent Primary School?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Wickford and Wickford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grange Primary School: 311. North Crescent Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grange Primary School and North Crescent Primary School rank in East of England?
Grange Primary School is 1079th 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).