Croydon academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 80 schools in Croydon, London. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- 190Krishna Avanti Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 289St Aidan's Catholic Primary SchoolCoulsdon · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 384Park Hill Junior SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 367 students
- 483Oasis Academy ByronCoulsdon · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 580Gonville AcademyThornton Heath · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 427 students
- 679St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary SchoolLondon · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 409 students
- 777Applegarth AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 396 students
- 877Riddlesdown CollegiatePurley · Academy Secondary50.7 Attainment 8 · 2,074 students
- 976Harris Primary Academy Haling ParkCroydon · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 414 students
- 1076Heathfield AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 1176St Peter's Primary SchoolSouth Croydon · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 1275David Livingstone AcademyThornton Heath · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 1374Coloma Convent Girls' SchoolCroydon · Academy Secondary57.4 Attainment 8 · 967 students
- 1473Paxton Academy Sports And ScienceThornton Heath · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 281 students
- 1573Woodcote Primary SchoolCoulsdon · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 871 students
- 1672St Chad's Catholic Primary SchoolLondon · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 336 students
- 1772Harris Primary Academy Purley WayCroydon · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 577 students
- 1870Harris Primary Academy KenleyKenley · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 433 students
- 1968St. Mary's Catholic Junior SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 2067Winterbourne Boys' AcademyThornton Heath · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 2167Atwood Primary SchoolSouth Croydon · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 447 students
- 2266West Thornton Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 847 students
- 2364Coombe Wood SchoolSouth Croydon · Academy Secondary52.6 Attainment 8 · 1,162 students
- 2462Chipstead Valley Primary SchoolCoulsdon · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 684 students
- 2562Harris City Academy Crystal PalaceLondon · Academy Secondary52.3 Attainment 8 · 1,191 students
- 2662Harris Primary Academy BensonCroydon · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 2761Harris Primary Academy CroydonCroydon · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 414 students
- 2860Oasis Academy RyelandsLondon · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 425 students
- 2959St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery SchoolThornton Heath · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 447 students
- 3059Aerodrome Primary AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 447 students
- 3158Fairchildes Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 497 students
- 3258Monks Orchard Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 3358Woodside Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 426 students
- 3457Kenley Primary SchoolWhyteleafe · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 143 students
- 3557Orchard Way Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 3656St Mary's Catholic Infant SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary– · 193 students
- 3756The Minster Junior SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 283 students
- 3855Oasis Academy CoulsdonCroydon · Academy Secondary44.8 Attainment 8 · 927 students
- 3954Woodcote High SchoolCoulsdon · Academy Secondary46.1 Attainment 8 · 1,250 students
- 4053Robert Fitzroy AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 573 students
- 4153Keston Primary SchoolCoulsdon · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 457 students
- 4252Tudor AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 416 students
- 4352Forest AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
- 4448Harris Academy PurleySouth Croydon · Academy Secondary46.8 Attainment 8 · 1,013 students
- 4548Ecclesbourne Primary SchoolThornton Heath · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 4648Harris Academy South NorwoodLondon · Academy Secondary48.2 Attainment 8 · 1,008 students
- 4747Kensington Avenue Primary SchoolThornton Heath · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 4846Broadmead Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 394 students
- 4946Ark Blake AcademyCroydon · Academy Secondary45.6 Attainment 8 · 759 students
- 5045Norbury High School for GirlsThornton Heath · Academy Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 1,082 students
- 5144Orchard Park High SchoolCroydon · Academy Secondary44.8 Attainment 8 · 675 students
- 5244Oasis Academy Shirley ParkCroydon · Academy Secondary42.6 Attainment 8 · 1,017 students
- 5344Whitehorse Manor Junior SchoolThornton Heath · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
- 5443Regina Coeli Catholic Primary SchoolSouth Croydon · Academy Primary– · 369 students
- 5542Ark Oval Primary AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 593 students
- 5642St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary AcademyThornton Heath · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 5739Harris Academy Beulah HillLondon · Academy Secondary44.4 Attainment 8 · 1,011 students
- 5839South Norwood PrimaryLondon · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 356 students
- 5938Cypress Primary SchoolLondon · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 681 students
- 6038Harris Invictus Academy CroydonCroydon · Academy Secondary45.0 Attainment 8 · 963 students
- 6138Courtwood Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 6238St Mark's Church of England Primary AcademyLondon · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 146 students
- 6338Castle Hill AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 263 students
- 6437St Joseph's CollegeLondon · Academy Secondary45.5 Attainment 8 · 739 students
- 6535The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary– · 211 students
- 6632Chestnut Park Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 608 students
- 6727Beulah Infants' SchoolLondon · Academy Primary– · 197 students
- 6824John Wood School & NurseryCroydon · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 310 students
- 6924New Valley Primary SchoolPurley · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
- 7024The Crescent Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 318 students
- 7122The Archbishop Lanfranc AcademyCroydon · Academy Secondary39.1 Attainment 8 · 758 students
- 7221The Quest AcademySouth Croydon · Academy Secondary37.5 Attainment 8 · 853 students
- 7321Whitehorse Manor Infant SchoolThornton Heath · Academy Primary– · 356 students
- 7420Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 7520Quest Primary SchoolSouth Croydon · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 7618Oasis Academy ArenaLondon · Academy Secondary37.6 Attainment 8 · 310 students
- 7717Rowdown Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 316 students
- 7816Shirley High School Performing Arts CollegeCroydon · Academy Secondary37.7 Attainment 8 · 800 students
- 7914Meridian High SchoolCroydon · Academy Secondary34.2 Attainment 8 · 535 students
- 8010Oasis Academy Shirley Park PrimaryCroydon · Academy Primary– · 589 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.2 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 2 | St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Coulsdon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 89.1 Top 10% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 3 | Park Hill Junior School Croydon · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 83.7 Top 25% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 367 |
| 4 | Oasis Academy Byron Coulsdon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 83.1 Top 25% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 5 | Gonville Academy Thornton Heath · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79.5 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 427 |
| 6 | St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School London · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 78.9 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 409 |
| 7 | Applegarth Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77.1 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 396 |
| 8 | Riddlesdown Collegiate Purley · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 77.0 Top 25% | 50.7 Attainment 8 | 2,074 |
| 9 | Harris Primary Academy Haling Park Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 75.9 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 414 |
| 10 | Heathfield Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 75.8 Top 25% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 11 | St Peter's Primary School South Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 75.5 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 12 | David Livingstone Academy Thornton Heath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 75.0 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 13 | Coloma Convent Girls' School Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 73.9 Top 25% | 57.4 Attainment 8 | 967 |
| 14 | Paxton Academy Sports And Science Thornton Heath · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 73.2 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 281 |
| 15 | Woodcote Primary School Coulsdon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.9 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 871 |
| 16 | St Chad's Catholic Primary School London · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.1 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 336 |
| 17 | Harris Primary Academy Purley Way Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 71.8 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 577 |
| 18 | Harris Primary Academy Kenley Kenley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.0 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 433 |
| 19 | St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Croydon · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 68.1 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 20 | Winterbourne Boys' Academy Thornton Heath · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 67.2 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 21 | Atwood Primary School South Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.0 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 447 |
| 22 | West Thornton Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 66.3 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 847 |
| 23 | Coombe Wood School South Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 63.6 Top 50% | 52.6 Attainment 8 | 1,162 |
| 24 | Chipstead Valley Primary School Coulsdon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 62.3 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 684 |
| 25 | Harris City Academy Crystal Palace London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 61.7 Top 50% | 52.3 Attainment 8 | 1,191 |
| 26 | Harris Primary Academy Benson Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.7 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 27 | Harris Primary Academy Croydon Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.7 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 414 |
| 28 | Oasis Academy Ryelands London · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 425 |
| 29 | St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Thornton Heath · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.4 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 447 |
| 30 | Aerodrome Primary Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.0 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 447 |
| 31 | Fairchildes Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 58.3 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 497 |
| 32 | Monks Orchard Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 58.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 33 | Woodside Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 57.9 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 426 |
| 34 | Kenley Primary School Whyteleafe · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.7 Top 50% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 143 |
| 35 | Orchard Way Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.7 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 36 | St Mary's Catholic Infant School Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 56.0 Top 50% | – | 193 |
| 37 | The Minster Junior School Croydon · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 55.8 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 283 |
| 38 | Oasis Academy Coulsdon Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 54.5 Top 50% | 44.8 Attainment 8 | 927 |
| 39 | Woodcote High School Coulsdon · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 53.9 Top 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 1,250 |
| 40 | Robert Fitzroy Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 573 |
| 41 | Keston Primary School Coulsdon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.0 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 457 |
| 42 | Tudor Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.9 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 416 |
| 43 | Forest Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 180 |
| 44 | Harris Academy Purley South Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 48.4 Top 50% | 46.8 Attainment 8 | 1,013 |
| 45 | Ecclesbourne Primary School Thornton Heath · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.9 Lower 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 46 | Harris Academy South Norwood London · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 47.9 Lower 50% | 48.2 Attainment 8 | 1,008 |
| 47 | Kensington Avenue Primary School Thornton Heath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 46.9 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 48 | Broadmead Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 394 |
| 49 | Ark Blake Academy Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 45.9 Lower 50% | 45.6 Attainment 8 | 759 |
| 50 | Norbury High School for Girls Thornton Heath · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 45.4 Lower 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 1,082 |
| 51 | Orchard Park High School Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.2 Lower 50% | 44.8 Attainment 8 | 675 |
| 52 | Oasis Academy Shirley Park Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 44.1 Lower 50% | 42.6 Attainment 8 | 1,017 |
| 53 | Whitehorse Manor Junior School Thornton Heath · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 43.8 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 54 | Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School South Croydon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 43.1 Lower 50% | – | 369 |
| 55 | Ark Oval Primary Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 42.2 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 593 |
| 56 | St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Thornton Heath · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 57 | Harris Academy Beulah Hill London · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 39.3 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 1,011 |
| 58 | South Norwood Primary London · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.6 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 356 |
| 59 | Cypress Primary School London · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 681 |
| 60 | Harris Invictus Academy Croydon Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 45.0 Attainment 8 | 963 |
| 61 | Courtwood Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 62 | St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy London · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.6 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 146 |
| 63 | Castle Hill Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.5 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 263 |
| 64 | St Joseph's College London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 36.9 Lower 50% | 45.5 Attainment 8 | 739 |
| 65 | The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 35.4 Lower 50% | – | 211 |
| 66 | Chestnut Park Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 31.9 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 608 |
| 67 | Beulah Infants' School London · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 27.4 Lower 50% | – | 197 |
| 68 | John Wood School & Nursery Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 24.4 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 310 |
| 69 | New Valley Primary School Purley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 24.2 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 70 | The Crescent Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 23.5 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 318 |
| 71 | The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 22.0 Lower 50% | 39.1 Attainment 8 | 758 |
| 72 | The Quest Academy South Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 21.0 Lower 50% | 37.5 Attainment 8 | 853 |
| 73 | Whitehorse Manor Infant School Thornton Heath · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 20.8 Lower 50% | – | 356 |
| 74 | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 20.4 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 75 | Quest Primary School South Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.5 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 76 | Oasis Academy Arena London · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 18.1 Lower 50% | 37.6 Attainment 8 | 310 |
| 77 | Rowdown Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.7 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 316 |
| 78 | Shirley High School Performing Arts College Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 16.3 Lower 50% | 37.7 Attainment 8 | 800 |
| 79 | Meridian High School Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 13.7 Lower 50% | 34.2 Attainment 8 | 535 |
| 80 | Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.4 Lower 50% | – | 589 |
Krishna Avanti Primary School in Croydon leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Croydon with a Success Index (England) of 90.2. Of the 80 schools shown, 80 are academy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Croydon?
Krishna Avanti Primary School in Croydon, London ranks first among academies & free schools in Croydon with a Success Index (England) of 90.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 212).
How are academies & free schools in Croydon ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.