Coulsdon CofE Primary School vs Keston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 586 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Old Coulsdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
181 students
Keston Primary School
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
| Measure | Coulsdon CofE Primary School Old Coulsdon, London | Keston Primary School Coulsdon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #203 of 1,720 | #1113 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1283 of 15,697 | #7347 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 181 | 457 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 457 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 108.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 8% |
| 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 | Old Coulsdon | Coulsdon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.coulsdoncofe.co.uk/ | www.kestonprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Coulsdon CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.0 vs 53.0).
- •Coulsdon CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 62%).
- •Coulsdon CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •Keston Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 181.
- •Coulsdon CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Keston Primary School is a academy 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 Coulsdon CofE Primary School better than Keston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Coulsdon CofE Primary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 53.0 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 Coulsdon CofE Primary School and Keston Primary School?
About 586 m in a straight line, between Old Coulsdon and Coulsdon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coulsdon CofE Primary School: 181. Keston Primary School: 457. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coulsdon CofE Primary School and Keston Primary School rank in London?
Coulsdon CofE Primary School is 203rd of 1,720 and Keston Primary School is 1113th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).