Applegarth Academy
#449 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#2625 of 15,697 nationally
About Applegarth Academy
Applegarth Academy is a academy primary located in Croydon, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 396 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 77.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 449th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 396; capacity filled 82.3%.
There are 57 schools in Croydon; Applegarth Academy ranks 4th of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)88%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)22%
- 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%)49%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Applegarth Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 396
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 49%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 82.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 88%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 22%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Applegarth Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students · 387 m away
Castle Hill Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
263 students · 544 m away
Tudor Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students · 1.1 km away
Forestdale Primary School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
405 students · 1.1 km away
Courtwood Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students · 1.4 km away
Quest Primary School
South Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students · 1.4 km away
The Quest Academy
South Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
853 students · 1.7 km away
Forest Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
180 students · 1.8 km away
Rowdown Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
316 students · 1.9 km away
Harris Primary Academy Benson
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School
Uxbridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
395 students
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
395 students
Pelham Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
394 students
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
394 students
Broadmead Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
394 students
Ryefield Primary School
Uxbridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
394 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Applegarth Academy a good school?
Applegarth Academy has a Success Index (England) of 77.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #449 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Applegarth Academy rank in London?
Applegarth Academy ranks #449 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #2625 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Applegarth Academy?
Applegarth Academy had 396 students in 2025.
Is Applegarth Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Applegarth Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Applegarth Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Applegarth Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.