Manor Community Primary School vs The Craylands School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 753 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manor Community Primary School
Swanscombe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
692 students
The Craylands School
Swanscombe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Manor Community Primary School Swanscombe, South East | The Craylands School Swanscombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1200 of 2,471 | #890 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6801 of 15,697 | #4956 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 692 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 10% |
| 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 | Swanscombe | Swanscombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.manor.kent.sch.uk/ | www.craylands.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Craylands School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 55.5).
- •The Craylands School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 66%).
- •Manor Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Manor Community Primary School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 414.
- •Manor Community Primary School is a academy school while The Craylands School 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 Manor Community Primary School better than The Craylands School?
On the Success Index (England), The Craylands School ranks higher (64.5 vs 55.5 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 Manor Community Primary School and The Craylands School?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Swanscombe and Swanscombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manor Community Primary School: 692. The Craylands School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manor Community Primary School and The Craylands School rank in South East?
Manor Community Primary School is 1200th of 2,471 and The Craylands School is 890th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).