Elmhurst School Ltd vs Howard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 666 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmhurst School Ltd
South Croydon · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
Howard Primary School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
| Measure | Elmhurst School Ltd South Croydon, London | Howard Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #957 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #5958 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 126 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 387 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 46.3% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.elmhurstschool.net | www.howard.croydon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Howard Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 126.
- •Elmhurst School Ltd is a independent school while Howard Primary 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 Elmhurst School Ltd better than Howard 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 Elmhurst School Ltd and Howard Primary School?
About 666 m in a straight line, between South Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmhurst School Ltd: 126. Howard Primary School: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmhurst School Ltd and Howard Primary School rank in London?
Elmhurst School Ltd is unranked and Howard Primary School is 957th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).