Alveston CofE Primary School vs The Croft Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alveston CofE Primary School
Stratford-upon-Avon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
The Croft Preparatory School
Stratford-upon-Avon · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
325 students
| Measure | Alveston CofE Primary School Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands | The Croft Preparatory School Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #317 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #3413 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 209 | 325 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 325 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 65% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Stratford-upon-Avon | Stratford-upon-Avon |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alvestoncofeprimary.co.uk | www.croftschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Croft Preparatory School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 209.
- •Alveston CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The Croft Preparatory School is a independent 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 Alveston CofE Primary School better than The Croft Preparatory School?
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 Alveston CofE Primary School and The Croft Preparatory School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stratford-upon-Avon in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alveston CofE Primary School: 209. The Croft Preparatory School: 325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alveston CofE Primary School and The Croft Preparatory School rank in West Midlands?
Alveston CofE Primary School is 317th of 1,690 and The Croft Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).