Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) vs Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 664 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
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Purley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Purley, London | Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1477 of 1,720 | #715 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #11176 of 15,697 | #4229 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 397 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 12% |
| 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 | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.christchurch.croydon.sch.uk | www.margaretroper.croydon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 35.3).
- •Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 62%).
- •Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is the larger school with 397 students compared with 212.
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 Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 35.3 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School?
About 664 m in a straight line, between Purley and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley): 397. Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is 1477th of 1,720 and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is 715th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).