Purley Oaks Primary School vs St Peter's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 659 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purley Oaks Primary School
South Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
642 students
St Peter's Primary School
South Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
| Measure | Purley Oaks Primary School South Croydon, London | St Peter's Primary School South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1451 of 1,720 | #499 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #10856 of 15,697 | #2903 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 642 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 642 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 32.2% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 13% |
| 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 | South Croydon | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk/ | www.st-petersprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 36.8).
- •St Peter's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 60%).
- •St Peter's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Purley Oaks Primary School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 411.
- •Purley Oaks Primary School is a local authority school while St Peter's Primary School is a academy 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 Purley Oaks Primary School better than St Peter's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Primary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 36.8 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 Purley Oaks Primary School and St Peter's Primary School?
About 659 m in a straight line, between South Croydon and South Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Purley Oaks Primary School: 642. St Peter's Primary School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Purley Oaks Primary School and St Peter's Primary School rank in London?
Purley Oaks Primary School is 1451st of 1,720 and St Peter's Primary School is 499th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).