Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School vs Richard Challoner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 920 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Surbiton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
655 students
Richard Challoner School
New Malden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,079 students
| Measure | Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School Surbiton, London | Richard Challoner School New Malden, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #711 of 1,720 | #69 of 640 |
| National rank | #4207 of 15,697 | #317 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 655 | 1,079 |
| Pupils on roll | 655 | 1,079 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 111.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 74.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.0 |
| town | Surbiton | New Malden |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.grandavenue.kingston.sch.uk/ | www.richardchalloner.com |
The verdict
- •Richard Challoner School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.2 vs 68.3).
- •Richard Challoner School is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 655.
- •Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Richard Challoner School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School is co-educational and Richard Challoner School is boys.
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 Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School better than Richard Challoner School?
On the Success Index (England), Richard Challoner School ranks higher (88.2 vs 68.3 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 Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School and Richard Challoner School?
About 920 m in a straight line, between Surbiton and New Malden in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School: 655. Richard Challoner School: 1,079. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School and Richard Challoner School rank in London?
Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School is 711th of 1,720 and Richard Challoner School is 69th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).