Greenvale Primary School vs The Quest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenvale Primary School
South Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
The Quest Academy
South Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
853 students
| Measure | Greenvale Primary School South Croydon, London | The Quest Academy South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #256 of 1,720 | #570 of 640 |
| National rank | #1597 of 15,697 | #3466 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 216 | 853 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 853 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 40% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.1 |
| town | South Croydon | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.greenvale.croydon.sch.uk/ | thequestacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Greenvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 21.0).
- •The Quest Academy is the larger school with 853 students compared with 216.
- •Greenvale Primary School is a local authority school while The Quest Academy is a academy 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 Greenvale Primary School better than The Quest Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Greenvale Primary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 21.0 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 Greenvale Primary School and The Quest Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between South Croydon and South Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenvale Primary School: 216. The Quest Academy: 853. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenvale Primary School and The Quest Academy rank in London?
Greenvale Primary School is 256th of 1,720 and The Quest Academy is 570th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).