Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
#715 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#4229 of 15,697 nationally
About Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School 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 212 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 68.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 715th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (74th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 212; capacity filled 93.8%.
There are 9 schools in Purley; Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School ranks 4th 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%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- 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%)14.2%
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 Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 212
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 93.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Thomas More Catholic School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
599 students · 0 m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Purley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students · 664 m away
St David's School
Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
139 students · 733 m away
Laleham Lea School
Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
111 students · 860 m away
Cumnor House School
South Croydon · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
310 students · 962 m away
The John Fisher School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,116 students · 964 m away
Wallington Primary Academy
Wallington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students · 1.1 km away
Harris Academy Purley
South Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,013 students · 1.3 km away
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
South Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
369 students · 1.4 km away
St Elphege's RC Junior School
Wallington · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
382 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Deansbrook Infant School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
212 students
Carlisle Infant School
Hampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
212 students
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
Kingston upon Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
212 students
Edith Neville Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
Kenmont Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School a good school?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 68.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #715 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 Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School ranks #715 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #4229 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School had 212 students in 2025.
Is Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.