Heathfield Academy vs Park Hill Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 876 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathfield Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
Park Hill Infant School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
270 students
| Measure | Heathfield Academy Croydon, London | Park Hill Infant School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #490 of 1,720 | #1240 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2834 of 15,697 | #8432 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 411 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.heathfieldacademy.org/ | www.parkhillinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heathfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 48.0).
- •Heathfield Academy is the larger school with 411 students compared with 270.
- •Heathfield Academy is a academy school while Park Hill Infant 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 Heathfield Academy better than Park Hill Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Heathfield Academy ranks higher (75.8 vs 48.0 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 Heathfield Academy and Park Hill Infant School?
About 876 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathfield Academy: 411. Park Hill Infant School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathfield Academy and Park Hill Infant School rank in London?
Heathfield Academy is 490th of 1,720 and Park Hill Infant School is 1240th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).