Croydon primary schools league table 2025
Primary, infant, junior and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 1 and 2. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 40 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
- 284Park Hill Junior SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 367 students
- 378St John's CofE Primary SchoolCroydon · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 477Applegarth AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 396 students
- 576Harris Primary Academy Haling ParkCroydon · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 414 students
- 676Heathfield AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 772Harris Primary Academy Purley WayCroydon · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 577 students
- 870Forestdale Primary SchoolCroydon · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 405 students
- 968St. Mary's Catholic Junior SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 1068Beddington Park AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 350 students
- 1166West Thornton Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 847 students
- 1262Harris Primary Academy BensonCroydon · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 1361Harris Primary Academy CroydonCroydon · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 414 students
- 1459Howard Primary SchoolCroydon · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 387 students
- 1559Aerodrome Primary AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 447 students
- 1658Fairchildes Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 497 students
- 1758Monks Orchard Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 1858Woodside Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 426 students
- 1957Orchard Way Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 2056St Mary's Catholic Infant SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary– · 193 students
- 2156The Minster Junior SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 283 students
- 2253Robert Fitzroy AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 573 students
- 2352Tudor AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 416 students
- 2452Forest AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
- 2548Park Hill Infant SchoolCroydon · Local authority Primary– · 270 students
- 2646Broadmead Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 394 students
- 2745Elmwood Junior SchoolCroydon · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 464 students
- 2842Ark Oval Primary AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 593 students
- 2938Courtwood Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 3038Castle Hill AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 263 students
- 3135The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England AcademyCroydon · Academy Primary– · 211 students
- 3232Elmwood Infant SchoolCroydon · Local authority Primary– · 357 students
- 3332Chestnut Park Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 608 students
- 3424John Wood School & NurseryCroydon · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 310 students
- 3524The Crescent Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 318 students
- 3622Trinity SchoolCroydon · Independent All-through16.1 Attainment 8 · 1,047 students
- 3720Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 3819Royal Russell SchoolCroydon · Independent All-through20.3 Attainment 8 · 1,296 students
- 3917Rowdown Primary SchoolCroydon · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 316 students
- 4010Oasis 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 | Park Hill Junior School Croydon · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 83.7 Top 25% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 367 |
| 3 | St John's CofE Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 77.5 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 4 | Applegarth Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77.1 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 396 |
| 5 | Harris Primary Academy Haling Park Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 75.9 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 414 |
| 6 | Heathfield Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 75.8 Top 25% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 7 | Harris Primary Academy Purley Way Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 71.8 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 577 |
| 8 | Forestdale Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 70.0 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 405 |
| 9 | St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Croydon · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 68.1 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 10 | Beddington Park Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.8 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 350 |
| 11 | West Thornton Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 66.3 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 847 |
| 12 | Harris Primary Academy Benson Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.7 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 13 | Harris Primary Academy Croydon Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.7 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 414 |
| 14 | Howard Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 59.4 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 387 |
| 15 | Aerodrome Primary Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.0 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 447 |
| 16 | Fairchildes Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 58.3 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 497 |
| 17 | Monks Orchard Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 58.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 18 | Woodside Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 57.9 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 426 |
| 19 | Orchard Way Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.7 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 20 | St Mary's Catholic Infant School Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 56.0 Top 50% | – | 193 |
| 21 | The Minster Junior School Croydon · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 55.8 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 283 |
| 22 | Robert Fitzroy Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 573 |
| 23 | Tudor Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.9 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 416 |
| 24 | Forest Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 180 |
| 25 | Park Hill Infant School Croydon · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 48.0 Lower 50% | – | 270 |
| 26 | Broadmead Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 394 |
| 27 | Elmwood Junior School Croydon · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 45.1 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 464 |
| 28 | Ark Oval Primary Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 42.2 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 593 |
| 29 | Courtwood Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 30 | Castle Hill Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.5 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 263 |
| 31 | The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy Croydon · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 35.4 Lower 50% | – | 211 |
| 32 | Elmwood Infant School Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 32.1 Lower 50% | – | 357 |
| 33 | Chestnut Park Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 31.9 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 608 |
| 34 | John Wood School & Nursery Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 24.4 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 310 |
| 35 | The Crescent Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 23.5 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 318 |
| 36 | Trinity School Croydon · All-through · Ages 10–18 | Independent | 21.6 Lower 50% | 16.1 Attainment 8 | 1,047 |
| 37 | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 20.4 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 38 | Royal Russell School Croydon · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 18.8 Lower 50% | 20.3 Attainment 8 | 1,296 |
| 39 | Rowdown Primary School Croydon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.7 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 316 |
| 40 | 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 primary schools in Croydon with a Success Index (England) of 90.2. Of the 40 schools shown, 32 are academy, 6 are local authority, 2 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider London primary schools league table, every school on the Croydon page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Croydon?
Krishna Avanti Primary School in Croydon, London ranks first among primary schools in Croydon with a Success Index (England) of 90.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 212).
How are primary 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.