Broadfield Primary Academy vs Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 725 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadfield Primary Academy
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
502 students
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
434 students
| Measure | Broadfield Primary Academy Crawley, South East | Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1226 of 2,471 | #2115 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6931 of 15,697 | #12959 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 502 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 502 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Crawley | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bpa-tkat.org | www.desmondandersonprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Broadfield Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 26.2).
- •Broadfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 51%).
- •Broadfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Broadfield Primary Academy is the larger school with 502 students compared with 434.
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 Broadfield Primary Academy better than Desmond Anderson Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Broadfield Primary Academy ranks higher (54.8 vs 26.2 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 Broadfield Primary Academy and Desmond Anderson Primary Academy?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadfield Primary Academy: 502. Desmond Anderson Primary Academy: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadfield Primary Academy and Desmond Anderson Primary Academy rank in South East?
Broadfield Primary Academy is 1226th of 2,471 and Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is 2115th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).