BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology vs The Crescent Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 180 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
Croydon · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
1,445 students
The Crescent Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
318 students
| Measure | BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology Croydon, London | The Crescent Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #196 of 640 | #1629 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #924 of 4,090 | #13454 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,445 | 318 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,445 | 318 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 53% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.6 | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.brit.croydon.sch.uk/ | www.thecrescentprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 23.5).
- •BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology is the larger school with 1,445 students compared with 318.
- •BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology is a independent school while The Crescent Primary School is a academy 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 BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology better than The Crescent Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology ranks higher (72.2 vs 23.5 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 BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology and The Crescent Primary School?
About 180 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology: 1,445. The Crescent Primary School: 318. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology and The Crescent Primary School rank in London?
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology is 196th of 640 and The Crescent Primary School is 1629th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).