Castle Hill Academy vs Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 359 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hill Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
263 students
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Academy Croydon, London | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1440 of 1,720 | #1652 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #10708 of 15,697 | #13917 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 263 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 66.8% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 62.6% | 75.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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.castlehillacademy.co.uk/ | www.goodshepherdprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castle Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 20.4).
- •Castle Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 52%).
- •Castle Hill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Castle Hill Academy is the larger school with 263 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 Castle Hill Academy better than Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Hill Academy ranks higher (37.5 vs 20.4 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 Castle Hill Academy and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 359 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill Academy: 263. Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Academy and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in London?
Castle Hill Academy is 1440th of 1,720 and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 1652nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).