Beddington Park Academy vs Wallington County Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beddington Park Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
350 students
Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,119 students
| Measure | Beddington Park Academy Croydon, London | Wallington County Grammar School Wallington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #728 of 1,720 | #10 of 640 |
| National rank | #4301 of 15,697 | #23 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 350 | 1,119 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 1,119 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 77.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 99.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.6 |
| town | Croydon | Wallington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | beddingtonparkacademy.org | www.wcgs-sutton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wallington County Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.3 vs 67.8).
- •Wallington County Grammar School is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 350.
- •Beddington Park Academy is co-educational and Wallington County Grammar School is boys.
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 Beddington Park Academy better than Wallington County Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Wallington County Grammar School ranks higher (98.3 vs 67.8 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 Beddington Park Academy and Wallington County Grammar School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Wallington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beddington Park Academy: 350. Wallington County Grammar School: 1,119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beddington Park Academy and Wallington County Grammar School rank in London?
Beddington Park Academy is 728th of 1,720 and Wallington County Grammar School is 10th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).