Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School vs Fir Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School
Wallingford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
Fir Tree Primary School
Wallingford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
228 students
| Measure | Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School Wallingford, South East | Fir Tree Primary School Wallingford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #662 of 2,471 | #1439 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3603 of 15,697 | #8317 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 222 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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 | Wallingford | Wallingford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.crowmarshgiffordprimary.com | www.firtreejuniors.org/ |
The verdict
- •Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.6 vs 48.5).
- •Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 70%).
- •Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Fir Tree Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 222.
- •Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School is a local authority school while Fir Tree 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 Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School better than Fir Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School ranks higher (71.6 vs 48.5 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 Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School and Fir Tree Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wallingford and Wallingford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School: 222. Fir Tree Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School and Fir Tree Primary School rank in South East?
Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School is 662nd of 2,471 and Fir Tree Primary School is 1439th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).