Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School vs Coombe Wood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 826 m 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
Coombe Wood School
South Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,162 students
| Measure | Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Croydon, London | Coombe Wood School South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #432 of 640 | #274 of 640 |
| National rank | #2389 of 4,090 | #1313 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 833 | 1,162 |
| Pupils on roll | 833 | 1,162 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 31.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104.1% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 52.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.7% | 55.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.1% | 74% |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | 4.94 |
| A level points per entry | 30.1 | 31.1 |
| town | Croydon | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.archten.croydon.sch.uk/ | www.cws-croydon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Coombe Wood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 41.3).
- •Coombe Wood School is the larger school with 1,162 students compared with 833.
- •Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is a local authority school while Coombe Wood 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 Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School better than Coombe Wood School?
On the Success Index (England), Coombe Wood School ranks higher (63.6 vs 41.3 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 Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School and Coombe Wood School?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Croydon and South Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School: 833. Coombe Wood School: 1,162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School and Coombe Wood School rank in London?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is 432nd of 640 and Coombe Wood School is 274th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).