Chestnut Park Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 618 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
St Mary's Catholic High School
Croydon · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
565 students
| Measure | Chestnut Park Primary School Croydon, London | St Mary's Catholic High School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1523 of 1,720 | #557 of 640 |
| National rank | #11843 of 15,697 | #3418 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 608 | 565 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 565 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 50.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 37.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.chestnutparkschool.org/ | www.stmaryscroydon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.9 vs 21.6).
- •Chestnut Park Primary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 565.
- •Chestnut Park Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic High 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 St Mary's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Chestnut Park Primary School ranks higher (31.9 vs 21.6 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 St Mary's Catholic High School?
About 618 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chestnut Park Primary School: 608. St Mary's Catholic High School: 565. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chestnut Park Primary School and St Mary's Catholic High School rank in London?
Chestnut Park Primary School is 1523rd of 1,720 and St Mary's Catholic High School is 557th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).