Cumnor House School vs Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 962 m 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
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Purley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Cumnor House School South Croydon, London | Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #715 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #4229 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 310 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 212 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 59.8% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cumnorhouse.com | www.margaretroper.croydon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cumnor House School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 212.
- •Cumnor House School is a independent school while Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Cumnor House School is boys and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary 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 Margaret Roper Catholic Primary 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 Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School?
About 962 m in a straight line, between South Croydon and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cumnor House School: 310. Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cumnor House School and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Cumnor House School is unranked and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is 715th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).