Howard Primary School vs Whitgift School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 528 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
Whitgift School
Haling Park · Independent all-through · Ages 10–18
1,515 students
| Measure | Howard Primary School Croydon, London | Whitgift School Haling Park, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #957 of 1,720 | #576 of 640 |
| National rank | #5958 of 15,697 | #3514 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 10–18 |
| Students | 387 | 1,515 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 1,515 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 13.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.0 |
| town | Croydon | Haling Park |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.howard.croydon.sch.uk | www.whitgift.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Howard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 20.4).
- •Whitgift School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 387.
- •Howard Primary School is a local authority school while Whitgift School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Howard Primary School is co-educational and Whitgift 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 Howard Primary School better than Whitgift School?
On the Success Index (England), Howard Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 20.4 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 Whitgift School?
About 528 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Haling Park in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howard Primary School: 387. Whitgift School: 1,515. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howard Primary School and Whitgift School rank in London?
Howard Primary School is 957th of 1,720 and Whitgift School is 576th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).