Ecclesbourne Primary School vs Elmwood Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 681 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
417 students
Elmwood Junior School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
464 students
| Measure | Ecclesbourne Primary School Thornton Heath, London | Elmwood Junior School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1242 of 1,720 | #1284 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8447 of 15,697 | #9043 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 417 | 464 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 464 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 40.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Thornton Heath | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.pegasusacademytrust.org | www.elmwood-jun.croydon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ecclesbourne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 45.1).
- •Ecclesbourne Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 66%).
- •Elmwood Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Elmwood Junior School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 417.
- •Ecclesbourne Primary School is a academy school while Elmwood Junior School is a local authority 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 Ecclesbourne Primary School better than Elmwood Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Ecclesbourne Primary School ranks higher (47.9 vs 45.1 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 Ecclesbourne Primary School and Elmwood Junior School?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ecclesbourne Primary School: 417. Elmwood Junior School: 464. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ecclesbourne Primary School and Elmwood Junior School rank in London?
Ecclesbourne Primary School is 1242nd of 1,720 and Elmwood Junior School is 1284th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).