Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery vs St John's CofE Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Caterham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
462 students
St John's CofE Aided Primary School
Caterham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
444 students
| Measure | Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery Caterham, South East | St John's CofE Aided Primary School Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1299 of 2,471 | #1154 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7410 of 15,697 | #6496 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 462 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 82.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 12% |
| 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 | Caterham | Caterham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hillcroftschool.org/ | www.stjohns-primary.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 52.7).
- •St John's CofE Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 62%).
- •St John's CofE Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
- •Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 462 students compared with 444.
- •Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is a academy school while St John's CofE Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery better than St John's CofE Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Aided Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 52.7 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 Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery and St John's CofE Aided Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Caterham and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery: 462. St John's CofE Aided Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery and St John's CofE Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is 1299th of 2,471 and St John's CofE Aided Primary School is 1154th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).