Sheepscombe Primary School vs The Croft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sheepscombe Primary School
Stroud · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
64 students
The Croft Primary School
Stroud · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
132 students
| Measure | Sheepscombe Primary School Stroud, South West | The Croft Primary School Stroud, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1009 of 1,695 | #788 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9351 of 15,697 | #7360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 64 | 132 |
| Pupils on roll | 64 | 132 |
| Free school meals | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Stroud | Stroud |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sheepscombeschool.co.uk | www.croft.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 43.7).
- •The Croft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 40%).
- •Sheepscombe Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •The Croft Primary School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 64.
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 Sheepscombe Primary School better than The Croft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Croft Primary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 43.7 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 Sheepscombe Primary School and The Croft Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Stroud and Stroud in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sheepscombe Primary School: 64. The Croft Primary School: 132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sheepscombe Primary School and The Croft Primary School rank in South West?
Sheepscombe Primary School is 1009th of 1,695 and The Croft Primary School is 788th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).