Gonville Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Thornton Heath, London CR7 6DL · Croydon
#372 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#2217 of 15,697 nationally
About Gonville Academy
Gonville Academy is a academy primary school located in Thornton Heath, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 427 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 79.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 372nd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (48th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 427; capacity filled 80.3%.
There are 14 schools in Thornton Heath; Gonville Academy ranks 1st of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)80%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)18%
- 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%)21.6%
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 Gonville Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 427
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 21.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 80.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 80%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 18%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Gonville Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
281 students · 519 m away
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Thornton Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
260 students · 703 m away
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Thornton Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
372 students · 703 m away
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
201 students · 703 m away
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
758 students · 719 m away
West Thornton Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
847 students · 855 m away
William Morris Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
270 students · 1.1 km away
Harris Academy Merton
Mitcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,371 students · 1.1 km away
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Mitcham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
486 students · 1.2 km away
The Sherwood School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
263 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Tidemill Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
Gateway Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
428 students
Burnt Ash Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
428 students
Woodside Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
426 students
Tollgate Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
Hermitage Primary School
Uxbridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gonville Academy a good school?
Gonville Academy has a Success Index (England) of 79.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #372 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 Gonville Academy rank in London?
Gonville Academy ranks #372 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #2217 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gonville Academy?
Gonville Academy had 427 students in 2025.
Is Gonville Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Gonville Academy is classified as a primary school covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Gonville Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gonville Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.