Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School vs Elmhurst School Ltd
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 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
Elmhurst School Ltd
South Croydon · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
| Measure | Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Croydon, London | Elmhurst School Ltd South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #432 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #2389 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 833 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 833 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 104.1% | 46.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.archten.croydon.sch.uk/ | www.elmhurstschool.net |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is the larger school with 833 students compared with 126.
- •Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is a local authority school while Elmhurst School Ltd is a independent 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 Elmhurst School Ltd?
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 Elmhurst School Ltd?
About 1.0 km 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. Elmhurst School Ltd: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School and Elmhurst School Ltd rank in London?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is 432nd of 640 and Elmhurst School Ltd is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).