Schools in Purley, London (2025)

9 schools · 5,061 students · 5 local authority, 2 academy, 2 independent · median Pupils on roll 222.

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Ranked schools in Purley

Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.

1
90
Beaumont Primary SchoolPurley · Local authority Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
2
79
The John Fisher SchoolPurley · Local authority Secondary55.6 Attainment 8 · 1,116 students
3
77
Riddlesdown CollegiatePurley · Academy Secondary50.7 Attainment 8 · 2,074 students
4
68
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary SchoolPurley · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
5
35
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)Purley · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 397 students
6
33
Thomas More Catholic SchoolPurley · Local authority Secondary42.1 Attainment 8 · 599 students
7
24
New Valley Primary SchoolPurley · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students

#	School	Sector	Success Index (England)	Key result	Students
1	Beaumont Primary School Purley · Primary · Ages 4–11	Local authority	89.9 Top 10%	90% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	222
2	The John Fisher School Purley · Secondary · Ages 11–18	Local authority	78.8 Top 25%	55.6 Attainment 8	1,116
3	Riddlesdown Collegiate Purley · Secondary · Ages 11–19	Academy	77.0 Top 25%	50.7 Attainment 8	2,074
4	Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Purley · Primary · Ages 4–11	Local authority	68.2 Top 50%	70% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	212
5	Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Purley · Primary · Ages 4–11	Local authority	35.3 Lower 50%	62% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	397
6	Thomas More Catholic School Purley · Secondary · Ages 11–18	Local authority	33.3 Lower 50%	42.1 Attainment 8	599
7	New Valley Primary School Purley · Primary · Ages 4–11	Academy	24.2 Lower 50%	56% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	191

Other schools in Purley

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.

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Laleham Lea School

Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11

111 students

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St David's School

Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11

139 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Purley?

Beaumont Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Purley with a Success Index (England) of 89.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in Purley?

Purley has 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) educating 5,061 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Purley?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Purley is 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.