Cumnor House School vs Purley Oaks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 990 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
Purley Oaks Primary School
South Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
642 students
| Measure | Cumnor House School South Croydon, London | Purley Oaks Primary School South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1451 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #10856 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 310 | 642 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 642 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.2% |
| Capacity filled | 59.8% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cumnorhouse.com | www.purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Purley Oaks Primary School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 310.
- •Cumnor House School is a independent school while Purley Oaks Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Cumnor House School is boys and Purley Oaks 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 Purley Oaks 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 Purley Oaks Primary School?
About 990 m in a straight line, between South Croydon and South Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cumnor House School: 310. Purley Oaks Primary School: 642. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cumnor House School and Purley Oaks Primary School rank in London?
Cumnor House School is unranked and Purley Oaks Primary School is 1451st of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).