Al-Khair School vs St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 443 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Khair School
Croydon · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
91 students
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
216 students
| Measure | Al-Khair School Croydon, London | St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #540 of 640 | #723 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3300 of 4,090 | #4257 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 91 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 216 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | alkhairschool.org.uk | www.stmaryscatholicprimaryschoolstrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's Catholic Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 23.2).
- •St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 91.
- •Al-Khair School is a independent school while St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al-Khair School is boys and St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al-Khair School better than St. Mary's Catholic Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St. Mary's Catholic Junior School ranks higher (68.1 vs 23.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Al-Khair School and St. Mary's Catholic Junior School?
About 443 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Khair School: 91. St. Mary's Catholic Junior School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Khair School and St. Mary's Catholic Junior School rank in London?
Al-Khair School is 540th of 640 and St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is 723rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).