Croydon High School vs Quest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croydon High School
South Croydon · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
773 students
Quest Primary School
South Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
| Measure | Croydon High School South Croydon, London | Quest Primary School South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #553 of 640 | #1659 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3388 of 4,090 | #14065 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 773 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 773 | 199 |
| Free school meals | – | 40.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 76% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 23.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | 45.4 | – |
| town | South Croydon | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gdst.net/CroydonHigh | questprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Croydon High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.9 vs 19.5).
- •Croydon High School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 199.
- •Croydon High School is a independent school while Quest Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Croydon High School is girls and Quest Primary School is co-educational.
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 Croydon High School better than Quest Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Croydon High School ranks higher (21.9 vs 19.5 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 Croydon High School and Quest Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between South Croydon and South Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croydon High School: 773. Quest Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croydon High School and Quest Primary School rank in London?
Croydon High School is 553rd of 640 and Quest Primary School is 1659th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).