Coombe Wood School vs Park Hill Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coombe Wood School
South Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,162 students
Park Hill Junior School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
367 students
| Measure | Coombe Wood School South Croydon, London | Park Hill Junior School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #274 of 640 | #258 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1313 of 4,090 | #1602 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,162 | 367 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,162 | 367 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 34% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.1 | – |
| town | South Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cws-croydon.co.uk | www.parkhilljunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Park Hill Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 63.6).
- •Coombe Wood School is the larger school with 1,162 students compared with 367.
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 Coombe Wood School better than Park Hill Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Park Hill Junior School ranks higher (83.7 vs 63.6 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 Coombe Wood School and Park Hill Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between South Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coombe Wood School: 1,162. Park Hill Junior School: 367. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coombe Wood School and Park Hill Junior School rank in London?
Coombe Wood School is 274th of 640 and Park Hill Junior School is 258th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).