Beths Grammar School vs St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 683 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beths Grammar School
Bexley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,701 students
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Bexleyheath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
805 students
| Measure | Beths Grammar School Bexley, London | St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Bexleyheath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #45 of 640 | #216 of 640 |
| National rank | #222 of 4,090 | #985 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,701 | 805 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,701 | 805 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 71.6 | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97.9% | 53.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 75.3% |
| EBacc average points | 6.51 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | – |
| town | Bexley | Bexleyheath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.beths.bexley.sch.uk | www.st-columbas.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beths Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.7 vs 70.9).
- •Beths Grammar School is the larger school with 1,701 students compared with 805.
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 Beths Grammar School better than St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?
On the Success Index (England), Beths Grammar School ranks higher (91.7 vs 70.9 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 Beths Grammar School and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Bexley and Bexleyheath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beths Grammar School: 1,701. St Columba's Catholic Boys' School: 805. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beths Grammar School and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School rank in London?
Beths Grammar School is 45th of 640 and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is 216th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).