Malden Parochial CofE Primary School vs Richard Challoner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 568 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malden Parochial CofE Primary School
Worcester Park · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
Richard Challoner School
New Malden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,079 students
| Measure | Malden Parochial CofE Primary School Worcester Park, London | Richard Challoner School New Malden, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #437 of 1,720 | #69 of 640 |
| National rank | #2549 of 15,697 | #317 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 231 | 1,079 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 1,079 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 111.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Worcester Park | New Malden |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.maldenparochial.co.uk | www.richardchalloner.com |
The verdict
- •Richard Challoner School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.2 vs 77.6).
- •Richard Challoner School is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 231.
- •Malden Parochial CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Richard Challoner School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Malden Parochial CofE 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 Malden Parochial CofE Primary School better than Richard Challoner School?
On the Success Index (England), Richard Challoner School ranks higher (88.2 vs 77.6 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 Malden Parochial CofE Primary School and Richard Challoner School?
About 568 m in a straight line, between Worcester Park and New Malden in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malden Parochial CofE Primary School: 231. Richard Challoner School: 1,079. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malden Parochial CofE Primary School and Richard Challoner School rank in London?
Malden Parochial CofE Primary School is 437th of 1,720 and Richard Challoner School is 69th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).