Cumnor House School vs Durston House School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumnor House School
South Croydon · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
310 students
Durston House School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
312 students
| Measure | Cumnor House School South Croydon, London | Durston House School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 310 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 312 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 59.8% | 70.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | South Croydon | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cumnorhouse.com | www.durstonhouse.org/ |
The verdict
- •Durston House School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 310.
- •Cumnor House School is boys and Durston House School is co-educational.
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 Durston House School?
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 Durston House School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between South Croydon and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cumnor House School: 310. Durston House School: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cumnor House School and Durston House School rank in London?
Cumnor House School is unranked and Durston House School is unranked among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).