Maidenbower Junior School vs Oriel High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 514 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maidenbower Junior School
Crawley · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
559 students
Oriel High School
Crawley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,441 students
| Measure | Maidenbower Junior School Crawley, South East | Oriel High School Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1558 of 2,471 | #287 of 679 |
| National rank | #9076 of 15,697 | #1535 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 559 | 1,441 |
| Pupils on roll | 559 | 1,441 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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.maidenbowerjunior.co.uk/ | www.oriel.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oriel High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 45.0).
- •Oriel High School is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 559.
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 Junior School better than Oriel High School?
On the Success Index (England), Oriel High School ranks higher (59.1 vs 45.0 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 Junior School and Oriel High School?
About 514 m in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maidenbower Junior School: 559. Oriel High School: 1,441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidenbower Junior School and Oriel High School rank in South East?
Maidenbower Junior School is 1558th of 2,471 and Oriel High School is 287th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).