Applegarth Academy vs Rowdown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applegarth Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
Rowdown Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
316 students
| Measure | Applegarth Academy Croydon, London | Rowdown Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #449 of 1,720 | #1675 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2625 of 15,697 | #14477 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 396 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 49.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 64.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 0% |
| 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 | www.applegarthacademy.org/ | www.rowdown.factrust.org |
The verdict
- •Applegarth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 16.7).
- •Applegarth Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 53%).
- •Applegarth Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 0%).
- •Applegarth Academy is the larger school with 396 students compared with 316.
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 Applegarth Academy better than Rowdown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Applegarth Academy ranks higher (77.1 vs 16.7 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 Applegarth Academy and Rowdown Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Applegarth Academy: 396. Rowdown Primary School: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Applegarth Academy and Rowdown Primary School rank in London?
Applegarth Academy is 449th of 1,720 and Rowdown Primary School is 1675th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).