Coombe Wood School vs Royal Russell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 919 m 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
Royal Russell School
Croydon · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,296 students
| Measure | Coombe Wood School South Croydon, London | Royal Russell School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #274 of 640 | #591 of 640 |
| National rank | #1313 of 4,090 | #3631 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,162 | 1,296 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,162 | 1,296 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.6 | 20.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.4% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.94 | 1.35 |
| A level points per entry | 31.1 | 39.2 |
| town | South Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cws-croydon.co.uk | www.royalrussell.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Coombe Wood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 18.8).
- •Royal Russell School is the larger school with 1,296 students compared with 1,162.
- •Coombe Wood School is a academy school while Royal Russell 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 Coombe Wood School better than Royal Russell School?
On the Success Index (England), Coombe Wood School ranks higher (63.6 vs 18.8 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 Royal Russell School?
About 919 m in a straight line, between South Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coombe Wood School: 1,162. Royal Russell School: 1,296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coombe Wood School and Royal Russell School rank in London?
Coombe Wood School is 274th of 640 and Royal Russell School is 591st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).