Hilltop Primary School vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 914 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Primary School
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
658 students
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley
Crawley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | Hilltop Primary School Crawley, South East | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #811 of 2,471 | #1464 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4512 of 15,697 | #8456 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 658 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 658 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 27.7% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 67% |
| 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 | Crawley | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hilltop-tkat.org | www.stfranciscrawley.org |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 47.9).
- •Hilltop Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 67%).
- •Hilltop Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Hilltop Primary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 415.
- •Hilltop Primary School is a academy school while St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley 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 Hilltop Primary School better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley?
On the Success Index (England), Hilltop Primary School ranks higher (66.8 vs 47.9 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 Hilltop Primary School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hilltop Primary School: 658. St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilltop Primary School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley rank in South East?
Hilltop Primary School is 811th of 2,471 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley is 1464th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).