Babington House School vs Bullers Wood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Babington House School
Chislehurst · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
466 students
Bullers Wood School
Chislehurst · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,555 students
| Measure | Babington House School Chislehurst, London | Bullers Wood School Chislehurst, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #94 of 640 | #121 of 640 |
| National rank | #452 of 4,090 | #570 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 466 | 1,555 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 1,555 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.8 | 56.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.4% | 64.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 88.6% | 83.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.24 | 5.09 |
| A level points per entry | 34.5 | 33.3 |
| town | Chislehurst | Chislehurst |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.babingtonhouse.com/ | www.bwsgirls.org |
The verdict
- •Babington House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 81.1).
- •Bullers Wood School is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 466.
- •Babington House School is a independent school while Bullers Wood School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Babington House School is co-educational and Bullers Wood 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 Babington House School better than Bullers Wood School?
On the Success Index (England), Babington House School ranks higher (84.5 vs 81.1 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 Babington House School and Bullers Wood School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chislehurst and Chislehurst in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Babington House School: 466. Bullers Wood School: 1,555. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Babington House School and Bullers Wood School rank in London?
Babington House School is 94th of 640 and Bullers Wood School is 121st of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).