Croydon Metropolitan College vs The Minster Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 814 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
The Minster Junior School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
283 students
| Measure | Croydon Metropolitan College Croydon, London | The Minster Junior School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1051 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #6749 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–35 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 5 | 283 |
| Pupils on roll | 5 | 283 |
| Free school meals | – | 38.2% |
| Capacity filled | 4.2% | 59% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | minsterjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Minster Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 5.4).
- •The Minster Junior School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 5.
- •Croydon Metropolitan College is a independent school while The Minster Junior School 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 The Minster Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), The Minster Junior School ranks higher (55.8 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 The Minster Junior School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croydon Metropolitan College: 5. The Minster Junior School: 283. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croydon Metropolitan College and The Minster Junior School rank in London?
Croydon Metropolitan College is unranked and The Minster Junior School is 1051st of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).