Edmonton County School vs Riddlesdown Collegiate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmonton County School
London · Academy all-through · Ages 2–18
2,091 students
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Purley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
2,074 students
| Measure | Edmonton County School London, London | Riddlesdown Collegiate Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #410 of 640 | #155 of 640 |
| National rank | #2214 of 4,090 | #717 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 2,091 | 2,074 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,091 | 2,074 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.2% | 55% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.5% | 75.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.81 | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | 29.2 | 37.9 |
| town | London | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.edmontoncounty.org.uk | www.riddlesdown.org |
The verdict
- •Riddlesdown Collegiate scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 45.3).
- •Edmonton County School is the larger school with 2,091 students compared with 2,074.
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 Edmonton County School better than Riddlesdown Collegiate?
On the Success Index (England), Riddlesdown Collegiate ranks higher (77.0 vs 45.3 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 Edmonton County School and Riddlesdown Collegiate?
About 34 km in a straight line, between London and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edmonton County School: 2,091. Riddlesdown Collegiate: 2,074. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edmonton County School and Riddlesdown Collegiate rank in London?
Edmonton County School is 410th of 640 and Riddlesdown Collegiate is 155th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).