Ark Oval Primary Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 448 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
593 students
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
193 students
| Measure | Ark Oval Primary Academy Croydon, London | St Mary's Catholic Infant School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1340 of 1,720 | #1046 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9668 of 15,697 | #6701 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 593 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 593 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 34.4% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.arkovalprimary.org | www.stmaryscatholicprimaryschoolstrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 42.2).
- •Ark Oval Primary Academy is the larger school with 593 students compared with 193.
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 Ark Oval Primary Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Infant School ranks higher (56.0 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 Ark Oval Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Infant School?
About 448 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Oval Primary Academy: 593. St Mary's Catholic Infant School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Oval Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Infant School rank in London?
Ark Oval Primary Academy is 1340th of 1,720 and St Mary's Catholic Infant School is 1046th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).