St Margaret's Church of England Primary School vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
423 students
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
Crawley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,174 students
| Measure | St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Crawley, South East | St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1261 of 2,471 | #330 of 679 |
| National rank | #7172 of 15,697 | #1882 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 423 | 1,174 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 1,174 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 123.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.1 |
| town | Crawley | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-margaretsifield.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | stwilfrids.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 52.0).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 423.
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley 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 St Margaret's Church of England Primary School better than St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 52.0 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 St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 423. St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley: 1,174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley rank in South East?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 1261st of 2,471 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley is 330th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).