What counts as an independent primary school option in Croydon?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state primary schools in Croydon?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main Croydon hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent primary schools in Croydon appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Primary Schools in Croydon

Compare prep and independent primary schools with location-specific rankings, map views and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 9 schools in Croydon. Schools featured here include Al-Khair School Preparatory School, Croydon High School and Cumnor House School.

Key Performance Metrics for Croydon

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Croydon70%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Croydon10%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Croydon85%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Croydon7.7/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Croydon

70%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Croydon

10%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Croydon

85%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Croydon

7.7/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Croydon

Showing 1-9 of 9 schools

Al-Khair School Preparatory School
Croydon
Croydon High School
Selsdon
Cumnor House School
South Croydon
Cumnor House School
Purley
Elmhurst School
South Croydon
Fidelis College
Upper Norwood
Laleham Lea School
Purley
Royal Russell School
Coombe
St David's School
Purley