Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
#1477 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#11176 of 15,697 nationally
About Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is a local authority primary located in Purley, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 397 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 35.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1477th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (23th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 397; capacity filled 94.5%.
There are 9 schools in Purley; Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) ranks 5th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)62%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)2%
- 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%)29.2%
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 Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 397
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 29.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 62%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 2%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Purley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students · 664 m away
Thomas More Catholic School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
599 students · 664 m away
Cumnor House School
South Croydon · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
310 students · 665 m away
St David's School
Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
139 students · 1.0 km away
Harris Academy Purley
South Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,013 students · 1.2 km away
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
South Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
369 students · 1.2 km away
Laleham Lea School
Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
111 students · 1.5 km away
Purley Oaks Primary School
South Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
642 students · 1.6 km away
The John Fisher School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,116 students · 1.6 km away
Wallington Primary Academy
Wallington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Eliot Bank Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
397 students
Allfarthing Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
397 students
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Sidcup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
397 students
The King's Church of England Primary School
Richmond · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
Queensbridge Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
Wellington Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) a good school?
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) has a Success Index (England) of 35.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1477 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) rank in London?
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) ranks #1477 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #11176 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)?
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) had 397 students in 2025.
Is Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) a primary school or a secondary school?
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.