Cranham Church of England Primary School vs The Croft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranham Church of England Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
57 students
The Croft Primary School
Stroud · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
132 students
| Measure | Cranham Church of England Primary School Gloucester, South West | The Croft Primary School Stroud, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #788 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #7360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 57 | 132 |
| Pupils on roll | 57 | 132 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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 | Gloucester | Stroud |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cranhamcofeschool.com | www.croft.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cranham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 53.0).
- •Cranham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 70%).
- •Cranham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •The Croft Primary School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 57.
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 Cranham Church of England Primary School better than The Croft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cranham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 53.0 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 Cranham Church of England Primary School and The Croft Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Stroud in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranham Church of England Primary School: 57. The Croft Primary School: 132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranham Church of England Primary School and The Croft Primary School rank in South West?
Cranham Church of England Primary School is unranked and The Croft Primary School is 788th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).