Ark Oval Primary Academy vs St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 460 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 Junior School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
216 students
| Measure | Ark Oval Primary Academy Croydon, London | St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1340 of 1,720 | #723 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9668 of 15,697 | #4257 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 593 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 593 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 34.4% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 9% |
| 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 Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 42.2).
- •St. Mary's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 66%).
- •St. Mary's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Ark Oval Primary Academy is the larger school with 593 students compared with 216.
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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St. Mary's Catholic Junior School ranks higher (68.1 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 Junior School?
About 460 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 Junior School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Oval Primary Academy and St. Mary's Catholic Junior School rank in London?
Ark Oval Primary Academy is 1340th of 1,720 and St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is 723rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).