Croydon Metropolitan College vs Heathfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 142 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croydon Metropolitan College
Croydon · Independent secondary · Ages 14–35
5 students
Heathfield Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
| Measure | Croydon Metropolitan College Croydon, London | Heathfield Academy Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #490 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #2834 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–35 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 5 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 5 | 411 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 4.2% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 13.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 10.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 21.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | 21.0 | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.croydonmet.org.uk | www.heathfieldacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Heathfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 5.4).
- •Heathfield Academy is the larger school with 411 students compared with 5.
- •Croydon Metropolitan College is a independent school while Heathfield Academy 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 Croydon Metropolitan College better than Heathfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heathfield Academy ranks higher (75.8 vs 5.4 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 Croydon Metropolitan College and Heathfield Academy?
About 142 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croydon Metropolitan College: 5. Heathfield Academy: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croydon Metropolitan College and Heathfield Academy rank in London?
Croydon Metropolitan College is unranked and Heathfield Academy is 490th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).