Cumnor House School vs Wallington High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumnor House School
Croydon · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
131 students
Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,548 students
| Measure | Cumnor House School Croydon, London | Wallington High School for Girls Wallington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #18 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #62 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 131 | 1,548 |
| Pupils on roll | 131 | 1,548 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 80.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 99.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.5 |
| town | Croydon | Wallington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | www.wallingtongirls.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Wallington High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,548 students compared with 131.
- •Cumnor House School is a independent school while Wallington High School for Girls 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 Cumnor House School better than Wallington High School for Girls?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cumnor House School and Wallington High School for Girls?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Wallington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cumnor House School: 131. Wallington High School for Girls: 1,548. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cumnor House School and Wallington High School for Girls rank in London?
Cumnor House School is unranked and Wallington High School for Girls is 18th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).