Howard Primary School vs The Minster Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 789 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
The Minster Junior School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
283 students
| Measure | Howard Primary School Croydon, London | The Minster Junior School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #957 of 1,720 | #1051 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5958 of 15,697 | #6749 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 387 | 283 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 283 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 38.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 59% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | minsterjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Howard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 55.8).
- •Howard Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 70%).
- •Howard Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Howard Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 283.
- •Howard Primary School is a local authority school while The Minster Junior 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 The Minster Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Howard Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 55.8 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 The Minster Junior School?
About 789 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howard Primary School: 387. The Minster Junior School: 283. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howard Primary School and The Minster Junior School rank in London?
Howard Primary School is 957th of 1,720 and The Minster Junior School is 1051st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).