Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School vs The John Fisher School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 964 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Purley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
The John Fisher School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,116 students
| Measure | Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Purley, London | The John Fisher School Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #715 of 1,720 | #140 of 640 |
| National rank | #4229 of 15,697 | #663 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 212 | 1,116 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 1,116 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.3 |
| town | Purley | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.margaretroper.croydon.sch.uk/ | www.johnfisherschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •The John Fisher School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 68.2).
- •The John Fisher School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 212.
- •Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is co-educational and The John Fisher 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 Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School better than The John Fisher School?
On the Success Index (England), The John Fisher School ranks higher (78.8 vs 68.2 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 Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School and The John Fisher School?
About 964 m in a straight line, between Purley and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School: 212. The John Fisher School: 1,116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School and The John Fisher School rank in London?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is 715th of 1,720 and The John Fisher School is 140th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).