Croydon High School vs Royal Russell School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 1.8 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
Royal Russell School
Croydon · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,296 students
| Measure | Croydon High School South Croydon, London | Royal Russell School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #553 of 640 | #591 of 640 |
| National rank | #3388 of 4,090 | #3631 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 773 | 1,296 |
| Pupils on roll | 773 | 1,296 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 23.2 | 20.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.65 | 1.35 |
| A level points per entry | 45.4 | 39.2 |
| town | South Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gdst.net/CroydonHigh | www.royalrussell.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Croydon High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.9 vs 18.8).
- •Royal Russell School is the larger school with 1,296 students compared with 773.
- •Croydon High School is girls and Royal Russell 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 Royal Russell School?
On the Success Index (England), Croydon High School ranks higher (21.9 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 Croydon High School and Royal Russell School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between South Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croydon High School: 773. Royal Russell School: 1,296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croydon High School and Royal Russell School rank in London?
Croydon High School is 553rd of 640 and Royal Russell School is 591st of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).