Cradley CofE Primary School vs Suckley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cradley CofE Primary School
Malvern · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
73 students
Suckley Primary School
Worcester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
| Measure | Cradley CofE Primary School Malvern, West Midlands | Suckley Primary School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #953 of 1,690 | #211 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9364 of 15,697 | #2324 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 73 | 95 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 95 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 118.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 10% |
| 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 | Malvern | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cradleyschool.org.uk | www.suckleyschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Suckley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 43.6).
- •Suckley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 47%).
- •Cradley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 10%).
- •Suckley Primary School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 73.
- •Cradley CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Suckley Primary School 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 Cradley CofE Primary School better than Suckley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Suckley Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 43.6 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 Cradley CofE Primary School and Suckley Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cradley CofE Primary School: 73. Suckley Primary School: 95. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cradley CofE Primary School and Suckley Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cradley CofE Primary School is 953rd of 1,690 and Suckley Primary School is 211th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).