Castle Hill Academy vs Meridian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 2.7 km 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
Meridian High School
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
535 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Academy Croydon, London | Meridian High School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1440 of 1,720 | #613 of 640 |
| National rank | #10708 of 15,697 | #3850 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 263 | 535 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 535 |
| Free school meals | 66.8% | 64.9% |
| Capacity filled | 62.6% | 55.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.castlehillacademy.co.uk/ | www.meridianhigh.london |
The verdict
- •Castle Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 13.7).
- •Meridian High School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 263.
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 Meridian High School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Hill Academy ranks higher (37.5 vs 13.7 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 Meridian High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill Academy: 263. Meridian High School: 535. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Academy and Meridian High School rank in London?
Castle Hill Academy is 1440th of 1,720 and Meridian High School is 613th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).