Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) vs Cumnor House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 665 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Purley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
Cumnor House School
South Croydon · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
310 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Purley, London | Cumnor House School South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1477 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #11176 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 397 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 59.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Purley | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.christchurch.croydon.sch.uk | www.cumnorhouse.com |
The verdict
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is the larger school with 397 students compared with 310.
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is a local authority school while Cumnor House School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is co-educational and Cumnor House School is boys.
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 Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) better than Cumnor House 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) and Cumnor House School?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Purley and South Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley): 397. Cumnor House School: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) and Cumnor House School rank in London?
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is 1477th of 1,720 and Cumnor House School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).