Springcroft Primary School vs The Crescent Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springcroft Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
The Crescent Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
708 students
| Measure | Springcroft Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Crescent Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #364 of 1,690 | #756 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3871 of 15,697 | #7540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 708 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 708 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 60.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 8% |
| 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.springcroft.staffs.sch.uk | www.thecrescentacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Springcroft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.3 vs 52.1).
- •Springcroft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 72%).
- •The Crescent Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •The Crescent Academy is the larger school with 708 students compared with 211.
- •Springcroft Primary School is a local authority school while The Crescent 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 Springcroft Primary School better than The Crescent Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Springcroft Primary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 52.1 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 Springcroft Primary School and The Crescent Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springcroft Primary School: 211. The Crescent Academy: 708. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springcroft Primary School and The Crescent Academy rank in West Midlands?
Springcroft Primary School is 364th of 1,690 and The Crescent Academy is 756th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).