Cholsey Primary School vs Cranford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cholsey Primary School
Wallingford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
332 students
Cranford School
Wallingford · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
631 students
| Measure | Cholsey Primary School Wallingford, South East | Cranford School Wallingford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1317 of 2,471 | #605 of 679 |
| National rank | #7522 of 15,697 | #3703 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 332 | 631 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 631 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 105.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 18.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.9 |
| town | Wallingford | Wallingford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cholsey.oxon.sch.uk | www.cranfordschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cholsey Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 17.5).
- •Cranford School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 332.
- •Cholsey Primary School is a academy school while Cranford School is a independent 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 Cholsey Primary School better than Cranford School?
On the Success Index (England), Cholsey Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 17.5 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 Cholsey Primary School and Cranford School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wallingford and Wallingford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cholsey Primary School: 332. Cranford School: 631. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cholsey Primary School and Cranford School rank in South East?
Cholsey Primary School is 1317th of 2,471 and Cranford School is 605th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).