Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery vs Oriel High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 524 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery
Crawley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
249 students
Oriel High School
Crawley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,441 students
| Measure | Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery Crawley, South East | Oriel High School Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #260 of 2,471 | #287 of 679 |
| National rank | #1249 of 15,697 | #1535 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 249 | 1,441 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 1,441 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.86 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.6 |
| town | Crawley | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.maidenbowerinfantschool.org.uk | www.oriel.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 59.1).
- •Oriel High School is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 249.
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 Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery better than Oriel High School?
On the Success Index (England), Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (86.3 vs 59.1 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 Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery and Oriel High School?
About 524 m in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery: 249. Oriel High School: 1,441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery and Oriel High School rank in South East?
Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery is 260th of 2,471 and Oriel High School is 287th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).