Chipstead Valley Primary School vs St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chipstead Valley Primary School
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
684 students
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Chipstead Valley Primary School Coulsdon, London | St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Coulsdon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #880 of 1,720 | #138 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5354 of 15,697 | #916 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 684 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 684 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 30% |
| 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 | Coulsdon | Coulsdon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.chipsteadvalley.com | www.staidansschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 62.3).
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 67%).
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 7%).
- •Chipstead Valley Primary School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 215.
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 Chipstead Valley Primary School better than St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Aidan's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 62.3 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 Chipstead Valley Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Coulsdon and Coulsdon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chipstead Valley Primary School: 684. St Aidan's Catholic Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chipstead Valley Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Chipstead Valley Primary School is 880th of 1,720 and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is 138th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).