Crofton School vs Peel Common Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton School
Fareham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,112 students
Peel Common Primary School
Gosport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
| Measure | Crofton School Fareham, South East | Peel Common Primary School Gosport, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 679 | #2309 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1585 of 4,090 | #14167 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,112 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,112 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 80.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Fareham | Gosport |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.croftonschool.co.uk | www.peelcommon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Crofton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.9 vs 18.8).
- •Crofton School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 178.
- •Crofton School is a academy school while Peel Common Primary School 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 Crofton School better than Peel Common Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crofton School ranks higher (57.9 vs 18.8 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 Crofton School and Peel Common Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fareham and Gosport in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crofton School: 1,112. Peel Common Primary School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crofton School and Peel Common Primary School rank in South East?
Crofton School is 296th of 679 and Peel Common Primary School is 2309th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).