Chestnut Park Primary School vs Elmwood Junior 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 Junior School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
464 students
| Measure | Chestnut Park Primary School Croydon, London | Elmwood Junior School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1523 of 1,720 | #1284 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #11843 of 15,697 | #9043 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 608 | 464 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 464 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 40.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| 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.elmwood-jun.croydon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 31.9).
- •Elmwood Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 44%).
- •Chestnut Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Chestnut Park Primary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 464.
- •Chestnut Park Primary School is a academy school while Elmwood Junior 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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Elmwood Junior School ranks higher (45.1 vs 31.9 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 Chestnut Park Primary School and Elmwood Junior 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 Junior School: 464. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chestnut Park Primary School and Elmwood Junior School rank in London?
Chestnut Park Primary School is 1523rd of 1,720 and Elmwood Junior School is 1284th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).