St Christopher School vs St Francis College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 663 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Christopher School
Letchworth Garden City · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
492 students
St Francis College
Letchworth Garden City · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
264 students
| Measure | St Christopher School Letchworth Garden City, East of England | St Francis College Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #72 of 460 | #41 of 460 |
| National rank | #488 of 4,090 | #285 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 492 | 264 |
| Pupils on roll | 492 | 264 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 39.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.3 | 56.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.9% | 68.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.4% | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.96 | 4.94 |
| A level points per entry | 35.3 | 45.6 |
| town | Letchworth Garden City | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stchris.co.uk | www.st-francis.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 83.5).
- •St Christopher School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 264.
- •St Christopher School is co-educational and St Francis College is girls.
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 St Christopher School better than St Francis College?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis College ranks higher (89.5 vs 83.5 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 St Christopher School and St Francis College?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Letchworth Garden City and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Christopher School: 492. St Francis College: 264. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Christopher School and St Francis College rank in East of England?
St Christopher School is 72nd of 460 and St Francis College is 41st of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).