Desmond Anderson Primary Academy vs Southgate Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 788 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
434 students
Southgate Primary
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
267 students
| Measure | Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Crawley, South East | Southgate Primary Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2115 of 2,471 | #2385 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12959 of 15,697 | #14846 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 434 | 267 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 267 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 74.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Crawley | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.desmondandersonprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.southgateprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Desmond Anderson Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.2 vs 13.7).
- •Desmond Anderson Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 45%).
- •Desmond Anderson Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is the larger school with 434 students compared with 267.
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 Desmond Anderson Primary Academy better than Southgate Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Desmond Anderson Primary Academy ranks higher (26.2 vs 13.7 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 Desmond Anderson Primary Academy and Southgate Primary?
About 788 m in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy: 434. Southgate Primary: 267. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Desmond Anderson Primary Academy and Southgate Primary rank in South East?
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is 2115th of 2,471 and Southgate Primary is 2385th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).