Al-Khair School Preparatory School vs St Mary's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 721 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Khair School Preparatory School
Croydon · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
241 students
St Mary's Catholic High School
Croydon · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
565 students
| Measure | Al-Khair School Preparatory School Croydon, London | St Mary's Catholic High School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #557 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #3418 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 241 | 565 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 565 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 75.3% | 50.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 37.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | alkhairschool.org.uk/ | www.stmaryscroydon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 241.
- •Al-Khair School Preparatory School is a independent school while St Mary's Catholic High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Preparatory School better than St Mary's Catholic High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al-Khair School Preparatory School and St Mary's Catholic High School?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Khair School Preparatory School: 241. St Mary's Catholic High School: 565. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Khair School Preparatory School and St Mary's Catholic High School rank in London?
Al-Khair School Preparatory School is unranked and St Mary's Catholic High School is 557th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).