Rowdown Primary School
#1675 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#14477 of 15,697 nationally
About Rowdown Primary School
Rowdown Primary School 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 316 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 16.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1675th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (24th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 316; capacity filled 64.9%.
There are 57 schools in Croydon; Rowdown Primary School ranks 51st 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%)53%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- 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%)49.2%
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 Rowdown Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 316
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 49.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 64.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 53%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Rowdown Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Tudor Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students · 850 m away
Fairchildes Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
497 students · 911 m away
Meridian High School
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
535 students · 1.1 km away
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students · 1.5 km away
Castle Hill Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
263 students · 1.6 km away
Applegarth Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students · 1.9 km away
Courtwood Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students · 2.1 km away
Forestdale Primary School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
405 students · 2.3 km away
Quest Primary School
South Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students · 2.9 km away
Wickham Common Primary School
West Wickham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
413 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Northwold Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
316 students
Carterhatch Junior School
Enfield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
317 students
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
314 students
The Crescent Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
318 students
Furness Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
321 students
Fleecefield Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
321 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rowdown Primary School a good school?
Rowdown Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 16.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1675 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 Rowdown Primary School rank in London?
Rowdown Primary School ranks #1675 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #14477 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rowdown Primary School?
Rowdown Primary School had 316 students in 2025.
Is Rowdown Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rowdown Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Rowdown Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rowdown Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.