Maidenbower Junior School vs Pound Hill Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km 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
Pound Hill Infant Academy
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
269 students
| Measure | Maidenbower Junior School Crawley, South East | Pound Hill Infant Academy Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1558 of 2,471 | #452 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9076 of 15,697 | #2366 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 559 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 559 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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.maidenbowerjunior.co.uk/ | www.poundhillinfantacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Pound Hill Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 45.0).
- •Maidenbower Junior School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 269.
- •Maidenbower Junior School is a local authority school while Pound Hill Infant Academy is a academy 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 Maidenbower Junior School better than Pound Hill Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pound Hill Infant Academy ranks higher (78.6 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 Pound Hill Infant Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maidenbower Junior School: 559. Pound Hill Infant Academy: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidenbower Junior School and Pound Hill Infant Academy rank in South East?
Maidenbower Junior School is 1558th of 2,471 and Pound Hill Infant Academy is 452nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).