Crawshawbooth Primary School vs Water Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crawshawbooth Primary School
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
296 students
Water Primary School
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
116 students
| Measure | Crawshawbooth Primary School Rossendale, North West | Water Primary School Rossendale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #676 of 2,286 | #2113 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5684 of 15,697 | #14977 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 296 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 296 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Rossendale | Rossendale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.crawshawboothprimary.co.uk | www.water.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Crawshawbooth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 12.6).
- •Crawshawbooth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 36%).
- •Crawshawbooth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Crawshawbooth Primary School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 116.
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 Crawshawbooth Primary School better than Water Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crawshawbooth Primary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 12.6 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 Crawshawbooth Primary School and Water Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Rossendale and Rossendale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crawshawbooth Primary School: 296. Water Primary School: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crawshawbooth Primary School and Water Primary School rank in North West?
Crawshawbooth Primary School is 676th of 2,286 and Water Primary School is 2113th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).