Crofton Junior School vs Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 29 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
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
720 students
| Measure | Crofton Junior School Orpington, London | Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #17 of 1,720 | #351 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #125 of 15,697 | #2109 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 717 | 720 |
| Pupils on roll | 717 | 720 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 40.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 37% | 26% |
| 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 | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.croftonjuniorschool.co.uk/ | www.woodpeckerhallacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crofton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.6 vs 80.4).
- •Crofton Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (37% vs 26%).
- •Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is the larger school with 720 students compared with 717.
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 Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Crofton Junior School ranks higher (97.6 vs 80.4 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 Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Orpington and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crofton Junior School: 717. Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy: 720. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crofton Junior School and Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy rank in London?
Crofton Junior School is 17th of 1,720 and Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is 351st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).