Desmond Anderson Primary Academy vs The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 946 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
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
449 students
| Measure | Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Crawley, South East | The Oaks Primary School & Nursery Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2115 of 2,471 | #853 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12959 of 15,697 | #4746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 434 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 106.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 11% |
| 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.oaks-tkat.org |
The verdict
- •The Oaks Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 26.2).
- •The Oaks Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 51%).
- •The Oaks Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •The Oaks Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 449 students compared with 434.
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 The Oaks Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), The Oaks Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (65.6 vs 26.2 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 Desmond Anderson Primary Academy and The Oaks Primary School & Nursery?
About 946 m in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy: 434. The Oaks Primary School & Nursery: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Desmond Anderson Primary Academy and The Oaks Primary School & Nursery rank in South East?
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is 2115th of 2,471 and The Oaks Primary School & Nursery is 853rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).