Berger Primary School vs Cardinal Pole Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 208 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berger Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
414 students
Cardinal Pole Catholic School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
980 students
| Measure | Berger Primary School London, London | Cardinal Pole Catholic School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1164 of 1,720 | #506 of 640 |
| National rank | #7784 of 15,697 | #3037 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 414 | 980 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 980 |
| Free school meals | 59.3% | 68.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.9 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.berger.hackney.sch.uk | www.cardinalpole.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Berger Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 28.5).
- •Cardinal Pole Catholic School is the larger school with 980 students compared with 414.
- •Berger Primary School is a local authority school while Cardinal Pole Catholic School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Berger Primary School better than Cardinal Pole Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Berger Primary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 28.5 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 Berger Primary School and Cardinal Pole Catholic School?
About 208 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berger Primary School: 414. Cardinal Pole Catholic School: 980. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berger Primary School and Cardinal Pole Catholic School rank in London?
Berger Primary School is 1164th of 1,720 and Cardinal Pole Catholic School is 506th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).