Al Risalah Boys' School vs Gatton (VA) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 365 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al Risalah Boys' School
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
109 students
Gatton (VA) Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
629 students
| Measure | Al Risalah Boys' School London, London | Gatton (VA) Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #92 of 640 | #621 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #444 of 4,090 | #3646 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 109 | 629 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 629 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.19 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | alrisalahboysschool.co.uk/indexB_.php | www.gatton.wandsworth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Al Risalah Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 71.4).
- •Gatton (VA) Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 109.
- •Al Risalah Boys' School is a independent school while Gatton (VA) Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al Risalah Boys' School is boys and Gatton (VA) Primary 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 Risalah Boys' School better than Gatton (VA) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Al Risalah Boys' School ranks higher (84.7 vs 71.4 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 Risalah Boys' School and Gatton (VA) Primary School?
About 365 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Risalah Boys' School: 109. Gatton (VA) Primary School: 629. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Risalah Boys' School and Gatton (VA) Primary School rank in London?
Al Risalah Boys' School is 92nd of 640 and Gatton (VA) Primary School is 621st of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).