Crescent School vs Harris Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crescent School
Rugby · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
Harris Church of England Academy
Rugby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
858 students
| Measure | Crescent School Rugby, West Midlands | Harris Church of England Academy Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #249 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #2412 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 195 | 858 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 858 |
| Free school meals | – | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.crescentschool.co.uk | www.harris.covmat.org |
The verdict
- •Harris Church of England Academy is the larger school with 858 students compared with 195.
- •Crescent School is a independent school while Harris Church of England Academy 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 Crescent School better than Harris Church of England Academy?
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 Crescent School and Harris Church of England Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crescent School: 195. Harris Church of England Academy: 858. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crescent School and Harris Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Crescent School is unranked and Harris Church of England Academy is 249th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).