Gonville Academy vs The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 719 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gonville Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
758 students
| Measure | Gonville Academy Thornton Heath, London | The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #372 of 1,720 | #552 of 640 |
| National rank | #2217 of 15,697 | #3386 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 427 | 758 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 758 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 50.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80.3% | 73% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Thornton Heath | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | gonvilleacademy.org/ | www.lanfranc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gonville Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 22.0).
- •The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is the larger school with 758 students compared with 427.
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 Gonville Academy better than The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gonville Academy ranks higher (79.5 vs 22.0 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 Gonville Academy and The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?
About 719 m in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gonville Academy: 427. The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy: 758. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gonville Academy and The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy rank in London?
Gonville Academy is 372nd of 1,720 and The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is 552nd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).