Acland Burghley School vs La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 637 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acland Burghley School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,252 students
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
550 students
| Measure | Acland Burghley School London, London | La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 640 | #372 of 640 |
| National rank | #1415 of 4,090 | #1935 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,252 | 550 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,252 | 550 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 45.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52% | 42.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.7% | 56.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | 34.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk/ | www.lasainteunion.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Acland Burghley School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 50.7).
- •Acland Burghley School is the larger school with 1,252 students compared with 550.
- •Acland Burghley School is co-educational and La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School 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 Acland Burghley School better than La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Acland Burghley School ranks higher (61.2 vs 50.7 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 Acland Burghley School and La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School?
About 637 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acland Burghley School: 1,252. La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School: 550. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acland Burghley School and La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School rank in London?
Acland Burghley School is 294th of 640 and La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is 372nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).