Colgate Primary School vs Waterfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colgate Primary School
Horsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
Waterfield Primary School
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
| Measure | Colgate Primary School Horsham, South East | Waterfield Primary School Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1916 of 2,471 | #1829 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11494 of 15,697 | #10916 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 126 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Horsham | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | colgate.eschools.co.uk/website | www.waterfieldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Waterfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 33.7).
- •Waterfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 50%).
- •Colgate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Waterfield Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 126.
- •Colgate Primary School is a local authority school while Waterfield 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 Colgate Primary School better than Waterfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waterfield Primary School ranks higher (36.6 vs 33.7 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 Colgate Primary School and Waterfield Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colgate Primary School: 126. Waterfield Primary School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colgate Primary School and Waterfield Primary School rank in South East?
Colgate Primary School is 1916th of 2,471 and Waterfield Primary School is 1829th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).