Crackley Bank Primary School vs Ravensmead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crackley Bank Primary School
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
Ravensmead Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
| Measure | Crackley Bank Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands | Ravensmead Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #672 of 1,690 | #1429 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6797 of 15,697 | #13506 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 198 | 317 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 317 |
| Free school meals | 59.4% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 79.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 2% |
| 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 | Newcastle | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.crackleybank.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.ravensmead.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crackley Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.5 vs 23.2).
- •Crackley Bank Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 42%).
- •Crackley Bank Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •Ravensmead Primary School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 198.
- •Crackley Bank Primary School is a academy school while Ravensmead Primary School 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 Crackley Bank Primary School better than Ravensmead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crackley Bank Primary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 23.2 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 Crackley Bank Primary School and Ravensmead Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crackley Bank Primary School: 198. Ravensmead Primary School: 317. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crackley Bank Primary School and Ravensmead Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Crackley Bank Primary School is 672nd of 1,690 and Ravensmead Primary School is 1429th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).