Crofton Junior School vs Southborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton Junior School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
717 students
Southborough Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
386 students
| Measure | Crofton Junior School Orpington, London | Southborough Primary School Bromley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 1,720 | #1250 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #125 of 15,697 | #8583 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 717 | 386 |
| Pupils on roll | 717 | 386 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| 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 | Orpington | Bromley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.croftonjuniorschool.co.uk/ | www.southborough.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Crofton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.6 vs 47.4).
- •Crofton Junior School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 386.
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 Crofton Junior School better than Southborough Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crofton Junior School ranks higher (97.6 vs 47.4 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 Crofton Junior School and Southborough Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Bromley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crofton Junior School: 717. Southborough Primary School: 386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crofton Junior School and Southborough Primary School rank in London?
Crofton Junior School is 17th of 1,720 and Southborough Primary School is 1250th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).