Croydon Metropolitan College vs Park Hill Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 861 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
Park Hill Infant School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
270 students
| Measure | Croydon Metropolitan College Croydon, London | Park Hill Infant School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1240 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #8432 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–35 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 5 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 5 | 270 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 4.2% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.parkhillinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Park Hill Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 5.4).
- •Park Hill Infant School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 5.
- •Croydon Metropolitan College is a independent school while Park Hill Infant School is a local authority 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 Park Hill Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Park Hill Infant School ranks higher (48.0 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 Park Hill Infant School?
About 861 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croydon Metropolitan College: 5. Park Hill Infant School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croydon Metropolitan College and Park Hill Infant School rank in London?
Croydon Metropolitan College is unranked and Park Hill Infant School is 1240th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).