Nightingale Primary School vs The Crescent Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nightingale Primary School
Eastleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
363 students
The Crescent Primary School
Eastleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
619 students
| Measure | Nightingale Primary School Eastleigh, South East | The Crescent Primary School Eastleigh, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2355 of 2,471 | #1782 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14589 of 15,697 | #10628 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 363 | 619 |
| Pupils on roll | 363 | 619 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 31.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Eastleigh | Eastleigh |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.nightingale.hants.sch.uk | www.thecrescentprimary.com |
The verdict
- •The Crescent Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.9 vs 15.8).
- •The Crescent Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 52%).
- •The Crescent Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •The Crescent Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 363.
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 Nightingale Primary School better than The Crescent Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Crescent Primary School ranks higher (37.9 vs 15.8 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 Nightingale Primary School and The Crescent Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Eastleigh and Eastleigh in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nightingale Primary School: 363. The Crescent Primary School: 619. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nightingale Primary School and The Crescent Primary School rank in South East?
Nightingale Primary School is 2355th of 2,471 and The Crescent Primary School is 1782nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).