Al-Khair Secondary Girls vs Ark Oval Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 150 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Khair Secondary Girls
Croydon · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
91 students
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
593 students
| Measure | Al-Khair Secondary Girls Croydon, London | Ark Oval Primary Academy Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #204 of 640 | #1340 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #942 of 4,090 | #9668 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 91 | 593 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 593 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | alkhairschool.org.uk/ | www.arkovalprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Al-Khair Secondary Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 42.2).
- •Ark Oval Primary Academy is the larger school with 593 students compared with 91.
- •Al-Khair Secondary Girls is a independent school while Ark Oval Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al-Khair Secondary Girls is girls and Ark Oval Primary Academy 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 Secondary Girls better than Ark Oval Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Khair Secondary Girls ranks higher (71.8 vs 42.2 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 Secondary Girls and Ark Oval Primary Academy?
About 150 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Khair Secondary Girls: 91. Ark Oval Primary Academy: 593. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Khair Secondary Girls and Ark Oval Primary Academy rank in London?
Al-Khair Secondary Girls is 204th of 640 and Ark Oval Primary Academy is 1340th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).