Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) vs St David's 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.
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Purley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
St David's School
Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
139 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Purley, London | St David's School Purley, 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 | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 397 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 80.8% |
| 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 | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.christchurch.croydon.sch.uk | www.stdavidsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is the larger school with 397 students compared with 139.
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is a local authority school while St David's School is a independent 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) better than St David's 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 St David's School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Purley and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley): 397. St David's School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) and St David's School rank in London?
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is 1477th of 1,720 and St David's School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).