Purley Oaks Primary School vs Whitgift School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 835 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
Whitgift School
Haling Park · Independent all-through · Ages 10–18
1,515 students
| Measure | Purley Oaks Primary School South Croydon, London | Whitgift School Haling Park, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1451 of 1,720 | #576 of 640 |
| National rank | #10856 of 15,697 | #3514 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 10–18 |
| Students | 642 | 1,515 |
| Pupils on roll | 642 | 1,515 |
| Free school meals | 32.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 13.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.0 |
| town | South Croydon | Haling Park |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk/ | www.whitgift.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Purley Oaks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.8 vs 20.4).
- •Whitgift School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 642.
- •Purley Oaks Primary School is a local authority school while Whitgift School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Purley Oaks Primary School is co-educational and Whitgift 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 Purley Oaks Primary School better than Whitgift School?
On the Success Index (England), Purley Oaks Primary School ranks higher (36.8 vs 20.4 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 Whitgift School?
About 835 m in a straight line, between South Croydon and Haling Park in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Purley Oaks Primary School: 642. Whitgift School: 1,515. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Purley Oaks Primary School and Whitgift School rank in London?
Purley Oaks Primary School is 1451st of 1,720 and Whitgift School is 576th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).