Atwood Primary School vs Croydon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atwood Primary School
South Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
447 students
Croydon High School
South Croydon · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
773 students
| Measure | Atwood Primary School South Croydon, London | Croydon High School South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #756 of 1,720 | #553 of 640 |
| National rank | #4468 of 15,697 | #3388 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 447 | 773 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 773 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 23.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.4 |
| town | South Croydon | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.pegasusacademytrust.org/atwood-primary-school | www.gdst.net/CroydonHigh |
The verdict
- •Atwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 21.9).
- •Croydon High School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 447.
- •Atwood Primary School is a academy school while Croydon High School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Atwood Primary School is co-educational and Croydon High School is girls.
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 Atwood Primary School better than Croydon High School?
On the Success Index (England), Atwood Primary School ranks higher (67.0 vs 21.9 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 Atwood Primary School and Croydon High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between South Croydon and South Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atwood Primary School: 447. Croydon High School: 773. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atwood Primary School and Croydon High School rank in London?
Atwood Primary School is 756th of 1,720 and Croydon High School is 553rd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).