Northgate Primary School vs Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northgate Primary School
Crawley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
649 students
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
| Measure | Northgate Primary School Crawley, South East | Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2208 of 2,471 | #459 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13520 of 15,697 | #2416 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 649 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 649 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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.northgate.w-sussex.sch.uk | www.olqoh.com |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 23.1).
- •Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 47%).
- •Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Northgate Primary School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 422.
- •Northgate Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School 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 Northgate Primary School better than Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 23.1 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 Northgate Primary School and Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northgate Primary School: 649. Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northgate Primary School and Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Northgate Primary School is 2208th of 2,471 and Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School is 459th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).