Cranleigh Church of England Primary School vs Park Mead Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranleigh Church of England Primary School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
Park Mead Primary
Cranleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
423 students
| Measure | Cranleigh Church of England Primary School Guildford, South East | Park Mead Primary Cranleigh, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2405 of 2,471 | #1437 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15065 of 15,697 | #8308 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 182 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 25.8% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 55.2% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 21% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Guildford | Cranleigh |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cranleighprimary.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.park-mead.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Park Mead Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.6 vs 11.8).
- •Park Mead Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 21%).
- •Park Mead Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Park Mead Primary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 182.
- •Cranleigh Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Park Mead Primary is a local authority 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 Cranleigh Church of England Primary School better than Park Mead Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Park Mead Primary ranks higher (48.6 vs 11.8 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 Cranleigh Church of England Primary School and Park Mead Primary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Cranleigh in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranleigh Church of England Primary School: 182. Park Mead Primary: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranleigh Church of England Primary School and Park Mead Primary rank in South East?
Cranleigh Church of England Primary School is 2405th of 2,471 and Park Mead Primary is 1437th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).