Hayward's Primary School vs Queen Elizabeth's
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayward's Primary School
Crediton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
Queen Elizabeth's
Crediton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,096 students
| Measure | Hayward's Primary School Crediton, South West | Queen Elizabeth's Crediton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #678 of 1,695 | #145 of 402 |
| National rank | #6384 of 15,697 | #1605 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 403 | 1,096 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 1,096 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.3 |
| town | Crediton | Crediton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.haywards.org/ | www.qe.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (57.4 vs 57.6).
- •Queen Elizabeth's is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 403.
- •Hayward's Primary School is a local authority school while Queen Elizabeth's 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 Hayward's Primary School better than Queen Elizabeth's?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hayward's Primary School and Queen Elizabeth's?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Crediton and Crediton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hayward's Primary School: 403. Queen Elizabeth's: 1,096. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hayward's Primary School and Queen Elizabeth's rank in South West?
Hayward's Primary School is 678th of 1,695 and Queen Elizabeth's is 145th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).