Al-Khair School Preparatory School vs St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 846 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 Junior School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
216 students
| Measure | Al-Khair School Preparatory School Croydon, London | St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #723 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #4257 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 241 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 216 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 75.3% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | alkhairschool.org.uk/ | www.stmaryscatholicprimaryschoolstrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Al-Khair School Preparatory School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 216.
- •Al-Khair School Preparatory School is a independent school while St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is a academy 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 Junior 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 Junior School?
About 846 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 Junior School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Khair School Preparatory School and St. Mary's Catholic Junior School rank in London?
Al-Khair School Preparatory School is unranked and St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is 723rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).