Elmwood Infant School
#1521 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#11810 of 15,697 nationally
About Elmwood Infant School
Elmwood Infant School is a local authority primary school located in Croydon, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 357 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 32.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1521st of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 357; capacity filled 86.7%.
There are 57 schools in Croydon; Elmwood Infant School ranks 41st 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%)–
- 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%)30%
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 Elmwood Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 357
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 30%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 86.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Elmwood Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Elmwood Junior School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
464 students · 0 m away
Chestnut Park Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
608 students · 248 m away
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
963 students · 660 m away
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
417 students · 681 m away
St Mary's Catholic High School
Croydon · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
565 students · 823 m away
Harris Primary Academy Croydon
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
414 students · 959 m away
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
216 students · 1.0 km away
Al-Khair School Preparatory School
Croydon · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
241 students · 1.0 km away
Broadmead Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
394 students · 1.0 km away
The Crescent Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
318 students · 1.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Myatt Garden Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
357 students
Coombe Hill Junior School
Kingston upon Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
357 students
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Surbiton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
357 students
Oakdale Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
357 students
Stockwell Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
358 students
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
358 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Elmwood Infant School a good school?
Elmwood Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 32.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1521 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 Elmwood Infant School rank in London?
Elmwood Infant School ranks #1521 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #11810 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Elmwood Infant School?
Elmwood Infant School had 357 students in 2025.
Is Elmwood Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Elmwood Infant School is classified as a primary school covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Elmwood Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elmwood Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.