Croydon Metropolitan College vs Whitgift School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 740 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
Whitgift School
Haling Park · Independent all-through · Ages 10–18
1,515 students
| Measure | Croydon Metropolitan College Croydon, London | Whitgift School Haling Park, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #576 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #3514 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 14–35 | Ages 10–18 |
| Students | 5 | 1,515 |
| Pupils on roll | 5 | 1,515 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 4.2% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 13.8 | 13.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 10.5% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 21.1% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.03 | 1.29 |
| A level points per entry | 21.0 | 47.0 |
| town | Croydon | Haling Park |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.croydonmet.org.uk | www.whitgift.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whitgift School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.4 vs 5.4).
- •Whitgift School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 5.
- •Croydon Metropolitan College is co-educational and Whitgift School is boys.
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 Whitgift School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitgift School ranks higher (20.4 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 Whitgift School?
About 740 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Haling Park in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croydon Metropolitan College: 5. Whitgift School: 1,515. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croydon Metropolitan College and Whitgift School rank in London?
Croydon Metropolitan College is unranked and Whitgift School is 576th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).