Al-Khair Secondary Girls vs St Mary's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 639 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Khair Secondary Girls
Croydon · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
91 students
St Mary's Catholic High School
Croydon · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
565 students
| Measure | Al-Khair Secondary Girls Croydon, London | St Mary's Catholic High School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #204 of 640 | #557 of 640 |
| National rank | #942 of 4,090 | #3418 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 91 | 565 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 565 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 50.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.8 | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | 22.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.8% | 37.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.57 | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | alkhairschool.org.uk/ | www.stmaryscroydon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Al-Khair Secondary Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 21.6).
- •St Mary's Catholic High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 91.
- •Al-Khair Secondary Girls is a independent school while St Mary's Catholic High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al-Khair Secondary Girls is girls and St Mary's Catholic High School is co-educational.
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 Al-Khair Secondary Girls better than St Mary's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Khair Secondary Girls ranks higher (71.8 vs 21.6 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 Al-Khair Secondary Girls and St Mary's Catholic High School?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Khair Secondary Girls: 91. St Mary's Catholic High School: 565. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Khair Secondary Girls and St Mary's Catholic High School rank in London?
Al-Khair Secondary Girls is 204th of 640 and St Mary's Catholic High School is 557th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).