Howard Primary School vs Krishna Avanti Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 431 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Primary School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Howard Primary School Croydon, London | Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #957 of 1,720 | #112 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5958 of 15,697 | #778 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 387 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 16% |
| 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.howard.croydon.sch.uk | avanti.org.uk/kapscroydon/ |
The verdict
- •Krishna Avanti Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 59.4).
- •Krishna Avanti Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 71%).
- •Krishna Avanti Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 11%).
- •Howard Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 212.
- •Howard Primary School is a local authority school while Krishna Avanti Primary School 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 Howard Primary School better than Krishna Avanti Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Krishna Avanti Primary School ranks higher (90.2 vs 59.4 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 Howard Primary School and Krishna Avanti Primary School?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howard Primary School: 387. Krishna Avanti Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howard Primary School and Krishna Avanti Primary School rank in London?
Howard Primary School is 957th of 1,720 and Krishna Avanti Primary School is 112th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).