Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School vs Fordley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
336 students
Fordley Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
377 students
| Measure | Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Cramlington, North East | Fordley Primary School Cramlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #229 of 811 | #597 of 811 |
| National rank | #4451 of 15,697 | #12060 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 336 | 377 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 377 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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 | Cramlington | Cramlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cragside.northumberland.sch.uk | www.fordleyschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 30.8).
- •Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 60%).
- •Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Fordley Primary School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 336.
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 Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School better than Fordley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 30.8 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 Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School and Fordley Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cramlington and Cramlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School: 336. Fordley Primary School: 377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School and Fordley Primary School rank in North East?
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School is 229th of 811 and Fordley Primary School is 597th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).