Chestnut Park Primary School vs Elmwood Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 248 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Park Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
608 students
Elmwood Infant School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
357 students
| Measure | Chestnut Park Primary School Croydon, London | Elmwood Infant School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1523 of 1,720 | #1521 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #11843 of 15,697 | #11810 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 608 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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.chestnutparkschool.org/ | www.elmwoodinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (31.9 vs 32.1).
- •Chestnut Park Primary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 357.
- •Chestnut Park Primary School is a academy school while Elmwood Infant School is a local authority 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 Chestnut Park Primary School better than Elmwood Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chestnut Park Primary School and Elmwood Infant School?
About 248 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chestnut Park Primary School: 608. Elmwood Infant School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chestnut Park Primary School and Elmwood Infant School rank in London?
Chestnut Park Primary School is 1523rd of 1,720 and Elmwood Infant School is 1521st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).