Bancroft's School vs The German School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bancroft's School
Woodford Green · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
866 students
The German School
Richmond · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
859 students
| Measure | Bancroft's School Woodford Green, London | The German School Richmond, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #445 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #2476 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 866 | 859 |
| Pupils on roll | 866 | 859 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | 50.4 | – |
| town | Woodford Green | Richmond |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bancrofts.org | www.dslondon.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bancroft's School is the larger school with 866 students compared with 859.
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 Bancroft's School better than The German School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bancroft's School and The German School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Woodford Green and Richmond in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bancroft's School: 866. The German School: 859. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bancroft's School and The German School rank in London?
Bancroft's School is 445th of 640 and The German School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).