Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School vs Ark Oval Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Croydon · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
833 students
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
593 students
| Measure | Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Croydon, London | Ark Oval Primary Academy Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #432 of 640 | #1340 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2389 of 4,090 | #9668 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 833 | 593 |
| Pupils on roll | 833 | 593 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 34.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104.1% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.1 | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.archten.croydon.sch.uk/ | www.arkovalprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (41.3 vs 42.2).
- •Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is the larger school with 833 students compared with 593.
- •Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is a local authority school while Ark Oval Primary Academy 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 Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School better than Ark Oval Primary Academy?
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 Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School and Ark Oval Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School: 833. Ark Oval Primary Academy: 593. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School and Ark Oval Primary Academy rank in London?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is 432nd of 640 and Ark Oval Primary Academy is 1340th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).