Cranbourne vs Rucstall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbourne
Basingstoke · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,088 students
Rucstall Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Cranbourne Basingstoke, South East | Rucstall Primary School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #378 of 679 | #199 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2248 of 4,090 | #957 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,088 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,088 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/ | www.rucstall.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rucstall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 44.6).
- •Cranbourne is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 204.
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 Cranbourne better than Rucstall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rucstall Primary School ranks higher (88.7 vs 44.6 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 Cranbourne and Rucstall Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranbourne: 1,088. Rucstall Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranbourne and Rucstall Primary School rank in South East?
Cranbourne is 378th of 679 and Rucstall Primary School is 199th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).