Alma Primary vs Finchley Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 695 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma Primary
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
Finchley Catholic High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,172 students
| Measure | Alma Primary London, London | Finchley Catholic High School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #187 of 1,720 | #73 of 640 |
| National rank | #1190 of 15,697 | #335 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 185 | 1,172 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 1,172 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 62.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 78.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 88.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | almaprimary.org | www.finchleycatholic.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Finchley Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 86.7).
- •Finchley Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,172 students compared with 185.
- •Alma Primary is a academy school while Finchley Catholic High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Alma Primary is co-educational and Finchley Catholic High School is boys.
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 Alma Primary better than Finchley Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Finchley Catholic High School ranks higher (87.7 vs 86.7 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 Alma Primary and Finchley Catholic High School?
About 695 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alma Primary: 185. Finchley Catholic High School: 1,172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alma Primary and Finchley Catholic High School rank in London?
Alma Primary is 187th of 1,720 and Finchley Catholic High School is 73rd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).