Crocketts Community Primary School vs Rakegate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crocketts Community Primary School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
Rakegate Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
| Measure | Crocketts Community Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands | Rakegate Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #864 of 1,690 | #1521 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8666 of 15,697 | #14429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 472 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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 | Smethwick | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.crockettscommunityprimary.co.uk/ | www.rakegateprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crocketts Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 17.0).
- •Crocketts Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 41%).
- •Crocketts Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
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 Crocketts Community Primary School better than Rakegate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crocketts Community Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 17.0 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 Crocketts Community Primary School and Rakegate Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Smethwick and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crocketts Community Primary School: 472. Rakegate Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crocketts Community Primary School and Rakegate Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Crocketts Community Primary School is 864th of 1,690 and Rakegate Primary School is 1521st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).