Kensington Avenue Primary School vs Norbury Manor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Avenue Primary School
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
459 students
Norbury Manor Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
| Measure | Kensington Avenue Primary School Thornton Heath, London | Norbury Manor Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1255 of 1,720 | #1444 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8695 of 15,697 | #10774 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 459 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.5% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 9% |
| 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 | Thornton Heath | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kensingtonavenueprimary.co.uk/ | www.nmp.croydon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kensington Avenue Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 37.2).
- •Kensington Avenue Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 55%).
- •Norbury Manor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Kensington Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 406.
- •Kensington Avenue Primary School is a academy school while Norbury Manor Primary 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 Kensington Avenue Primary School better than Norbury Manor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kensington Avenue Primary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 37.2 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 Kensington Avenue Primary School and Norbury Manor Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kensington Avenue Primary School: 459. Norbury Manor Primary School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kensington Avenue Primary School and Norbury Manor Primary School rank in London?
Kensington Avenue Primary School is 1255th of 1,720 and Norbury Manor Primary School is 1444th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).