Knollmead Primary School vs Richard Challoner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 894 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knollmead Primary School
Surbiton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
Richard Challoner School
New Malden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,079 students
| Measure | Knollmead Primary School Surbiton, London | Richard Challoner School New Malden, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1346 of 1,720 | #69 of 640 |
| National rank | #9694 of 15,697 | #317 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 248 | 1,079 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 1,079 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 111.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 74.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.0 |
| town | Surbiton | New Malden |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.knollmeadprimary.co.uk | www.richardchalloner.com |
The verdict
- •Richard Challoner School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.2 vs 42.1).
- •Richard Challoner School is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 248.
- •Knollmead Primary School is co-educational and Richard Challoner 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 Knollmead Primary School better than Richard Challoner School?
On the Success Index (England), Richard Challoner School ranks higher (88.2 vs 42.1 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 Knollmead Primary School and Richard Challoner School?
About 894 m in a straight line, between Surbiton and New Malden in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knollmead Primary School: 248. Richard Challoner School: 1,079. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knollmead Primary School and Richard Challoner School rank in London?
Knollmead Primary School is 1346th of 1,720 and Richard Challoner School is 69th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).