Cranleigh School vs Park Mead Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranleigh School
Cranleigh · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
862 students
Park Mead Primary
Cranleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
423 students
| Measure | Cranleigh School Cranleigh, South East | Park Mead Primary Cranleigh, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #570 of 679 | #1437 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3518 of 4,090 | #8308 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 862 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 862 | 423 |
| Free school meals | – | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 69% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.19 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.9 | – |
| town | Cranleigh | Cranleigh |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cranleigh.org | www.park-mead.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Park Mead Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.6 vs 20.2).
- •Cranleigh School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 423.
- •Cranleigh School is a independent 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 School better than Park Mead Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Park Mead Primary ranks higher (48.6 vs 20.2 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 Cranleigh School and Park Mead Primary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cranleigh and Cranleigh in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranleigh School: 862. Park Mead Primary: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranleigh School and Park Mead Primary rank in South East?
Cranleigh School is 570th of 679 and Park Mead Primary is 1437th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).