Caterham School vs Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caterham School
Caterham · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
1,029 students
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Caterham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
462 students
| Measure | Caterham School Caterham, South East | Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #549 of 679 | #1299 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3422 of 4,090 | #7410 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,029 | 462 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,029 | 462 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 17.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | 48.2 | – |
| town | Caterham | Caterham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.caterhamschool.co.uk | www.hillcroftschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.7 vs 21.5).
- •Caterham School is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 462.
- •Caterham School is a independent school while Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery 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 Caterham School better than Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (52.7 vs 21.5 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 Caterham School and Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Caterham and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caterham School: 1,029. Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery: 462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caterham School and Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery rank in South East?
Caterham School is 549th of 679 and Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is 1299th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).